Rhode Island H7773 amends workers' compensation reimbursement provisions for third-party liability.

Rhode Island H7773 modifies the workers' compensation reimbursement proceedings when a third party is liable for damages. The bill ensures that employees or their estates can recover damages from third parties, while also protecting their right to compensation from their employer. If the employer or their insurance carrier recovers damages from the third party, they can suspend compensation payments to the employee. The bill also outlines the process for subrogation actions if the employee fails to file a lawsuit against the third party within a specified timeframe.

Rhode Island H7773 amends workers' compensation reimbursement provisions for third-party liability.

Rhode Island H7773 modifies the workers' compensation reimbursement proceedings when a third party is liable for damages. The bill ensures that employees or their estates can recover damages from third parties, while also protecting their right to compensation from their employer. If the employer or their insurance carrier recovers damages from the third party, they can suspend compensation payments to the employee. The bill also outlines the process for subrogation actions if the employee fails to file a lawsuit against the third party within a specified timeframe.