Can an insurance company legally hold a third party responsible for repayment for the insured person’s medical care?

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Can an insurance company legally hold a third party responsible for repayment for the insured person’s medical care?

I was gardening on property other than mine. I was standing on landscape rocks a bad choice on my part. I stepped back, lost my balance, fell and broke my wrist.

Asked on February 5, 2017 under Personal Injury, Michigan

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

The owner of the premises on which you fell is liable for your injury.  If that party has homeowner's insurance, that insurance company should be compensating you for your injury.
Insurance companies usually require reimbursement for what has been expended on medical costs which is why your insurance company is requesting the information.
You said, you were "gardening on property other than mine".  If you were employed as a gardener, you would have a worker's compensation claim with your employer because you were injured on the job.  Your employer's HR department should have the appropriate forms you will need to file your worker's compensation claim.
If you were NOT employed as a gardener or similar capacity when injured, then you don't have a worker's compensation claim and should pursue your personal injury claim.


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