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California Labor Code Section 3852 Explained: The Foundation of Workers’ Comp Subrogation

Claims teams reference Labor Code 3852 constantly but rarely see it explained plainly. Capalbo Daniel, PC builds California workers’ compensation recovery strategy on this statute every day for carriers, TPAs, and self-insured employers. This article breaks down what Section 3852 says, why it exists, the three ways an employer can recover, and what it means for a working claims professional.

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California Subrogation Statute of Limitations: The Deadlines Carriers Can’t Afford to Miss

A missed deadline is the most common reason a California subrogation recovery is lost for good. Capalbo Daniel, PC helps insurance carriers, TPAs, and self-insured employers protect those deadlines and recover what they are owed. This article explains the two-year tort window, the six-month public-entity trap, and how to keep a recoverable file from quietly expiring during large-loss season.

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Public-sector risk manager reviewing subrogation for governmental entities California claims portfolio

Subrogation for Governmental Entities and Risk Pools in California

California public entities and risk pools carry real workers’ compensation subrogation potential and rarely pursue it. Capalbo Daniel, PC represents cities, counties, school districts, and joint powers authorities in recovering claims dollars from negligent third parties. This article explains the statutory recovery right, the six-month public-entity deadline, and how to build a public-sector recovery program that performs.

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Post-wildfire property subrogation investigation in California near utility infrastructure

Property Subrogation After a California Wildfire: What Carriers Need to Know

California wildfire losses create significant subrogation opportunities for property carriers — but only when action is taken quickly. Capalbo Daniel, PC is a California subrogation law firm that helps carriers pursue recovery against liable utilities, equipment manufacturers, and negligent third parties following wildfire events. This article covers who can be held liable, how California statutes govern these claims, and what the recovery process looks like.

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TPA claims manager reviewing a California workers compensation subrogation referral file

Subrogation for Third-Party Administrators: How to Build a Recovery Program That Performs

Third-party administrators in California sit at the front line of workers’ compensation subrogation recovery — and most TPA programs are leaving money behind. Capalbo Daniel, PC partners with TPAs to build structured referral protocols, train claims staff, and deliver measurable recovery results across California portfolios. This article explains why TPA subrogation programs underperform, what a functioning referral protocol looks like, and which metrics tell you whether your program is working.

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