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.
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.
