Workers’ Compensation
Full-service workers' compensation subrogation and representation across all 58 California counties and federal court, with a focus on maximizing recovery and minimizing costs.Workers’ Compensation Services
Specialized expertise in all aspects of workers’ compensation subrogation and recovery, tailored to meet your specific needs.
Lien Filing & Perfection
Proper lien filing and perfection is the foundation of successful workers’ compensation and property subrogation recovery. Our attorneys ensure your liens are strategically filed and legally compliant across all California jurisdictions.
- Timely filing – Meeting statutory deadlines and procedural requirements to preserve your recovery rights
- Proper documentation – Comprehensive lien packages with supporting medical records and claim details
- Jurisdictional compliance – Adherence to specific court rules across all 58 California counties and federal courts
- Priority positioning – Strategic timing and legal arguments to maximize your lien’s priority among competing claims
Credit Optimization
Our strategic credit negotiations have saved clients over $18 million by maximizing offsets against workers’ compensation reserves and reducing future claim exposure.
- Credit analysis – Comprehensive evaluation of settlement structures to identify maximum credit opportunities against outstanding workers’ compensation benefits
- Strategic positioning – Leveraging California’s credit statutes and case law to negotiate optimal settlement terms that benefit our clients’ reserves
- Maximum offset – Securing dollar-for-dollar credits and negotiating compromise settlements that provide immediate reserve relief
- Documentation support – Thorough settlement documentation ensuring proper credit application and regulatory compliance
Third-Party C&R Negotiations
Our strategic third-party compromise and release negotiations have generated over $8 million in savings by coordinating workers’ compensation case closures with third-party liability recoveries.
- Settlement evaluation – Comprehensive analysis of both workers’ compensation exposure and third-party recovery potential to structure optimal global resolutions
- Recovery maximization – Coordinating with personal injury counsel and workers’ compensation defense attorneys to achieve maximum net recovery for all parties
- Risk assessment – Evaluating future medical exposure and permanency ratings to ensure C&R terms protect against ongoing liability
- Comprehensive resolution – Facilitating complete case closure through coordinated settlements that satisfy workers’ compensation liens while maximizing third-party recoveries
Recovery Strategy
Our comprehensive recovery strategy simultaneously pursues subrogation claims while coordinating with workers’ compensation case management to maximize total recovery and minimize client exposure.
- Dual-track approach – Pursuing third-party liability recovery while coordinating workers’ compensation case closure for optimal global resolution
- Coordinated strategy – Collaboration with claims adjusters, TPAs, and workers’ compensation defense counsel to align subrogation efforts with overall case management goals
- Efficiency optimization – Streamlined case management systems that reduce administrative burden while maintaining aggressive pursuit of recovery
- Cost reduction – Strategic case evaluation and settlement timing that minimizes litigation expenses while maximizing net recovery to clients
Who We Serve
We bring a tailored approach to subrogation for a wide variety of clients in the insurance space:
- Insurance Carriers
- Third Party Administrators
- Brokers
- Employers
- Managing General Agents
- Risk Pools
- Governmental Entities
- Subrogation Vendors
Every client has different goals and expectations, and here at Capalbo Daniel, PC we aim to please with customized strategies for each unique situation.