Pennsylvania HB1181 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to clarify subrogation rights and proration of attorney's fees.

Pennsylvania HB1181 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to ensure employers are subrogated to the rights of employees against third parties to the extent of compensation paid. It also mandates that reasonable attorney's fees and other proper disbursements incurred in obtaining a recovery or in effecting a compromise settlement be prorated between the employer and the employee or their representatives. This act aims to clarify financial responsibilities and rights in workers' compensation cases.

Pennsylvania HB1181 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to clarify subrogation rights and proration of attorney's fees.

Pennsylvania HB1181 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to ensure employers are subrogated to the rights of employees against third parties to the extent of compensation paid. It also mandates that reasonable attorney's fees and other proper disbursements incurred in obtaining a recovery or in effecting a compromise settlement be prorated between the employer and the employee or their representatives. This act aims to clarify financial responsibilities and rights in workers' compensation cases.