Workers Compensation Injury

Ohio Court Rules Workers’ Compensation Carrier May Not Seek Subrogation Reimbursement Of Record Review And Medical Report

In addition to paying for medical expenses, death benefits, funeral costs and/or indemnity benefits for lost wages resulting from a compensable injury, workers’ compensation insurance carriers also expend considerable dollars for case management costs, medical bill audit fees, independent medical exam (IME) fees, expert fees, functional capacity evaluation charges, rehabilitation benefits, physician advisor fees, behavioral…

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Marina Boat Storage Subrogation

Marina Boat Storage Subrogation: Navigating Storage Agreement Exculpatory Clauses

On Friday, August 19, a huge fire ripped through the historic and family-owned Mattapoisett Boatyard in southern Massachusetts, a short distance south of MWL’s Boston office. The fire destroyed five buildings, three dozen cars, and countless expensive boats. Continuous explosions and fuel from the boats left the property a complete loss, making subrogation efforts difficult…

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Idaho Flag

Idaho Federal Court Rejects Suit Against Defective Water Supply Line Manufacturer Based On Economic Loss Doctrine

Safeco Ins. Co. of Illinois v. LSP Products Group, Inc., 12022 WL 3101577 (D. Idaho 2022) Chief District Judge David C. Nye boasts an interesting and unique political distinction associated with his nomination and appointment to the federal bench in Idaho—Nye was sworn in as a U.S. District Judge for the District of Idaho on…

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Subrogation Settlement

The Importance Of Clarity In Subrogation Stipulations And Agreements

Pulitzer prize winning historian David McCullough once said that “Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it is so hard.” When claims adjusters, subrogation professionals, and/or subrogation lawyers document a settlement or stipulation with an insured’s or employee’s attorney regarding a subrogation interest, getting all the right words in the…

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