Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 174Liability of third party/ies.
ELI5— what this means for you
If your work injury was caused by a third party (not your employer), the SSS/GSIS will pay you first and then subrogate (step into your shoes) to sue the third party for reimbursement.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Liability of third party/ies.
When the disability or death is caused by circumstances creating a legal liability against a third party, the disabled employee or the dependents, in case of his death, shall be paid by the System under this Title. In case benefit is paid under this Title, the System shall be subrogated to the rights of the disabled employee or the dependents, in case of his death, in accordance with the general law.
Where the System recovers from such third party damages in excess of those paid or allowed under this Title, such excess shall be delivered to the disabled employee or other persons entitled thereto, after deducting the cost of proceedings and expenses of the System.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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