Washington Code 41.24.215 – Injured volunteer — Recovery from third party
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(1) If an injured volunteer seeks damages from a third party, the state board may also seek recovery of actual costs from the responsible third party. A volunteer seeking damages from a third party is required to notify the state board about the legal proceeding.
Terms Used In Washington Code 41.24.215
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
(2) The state board is responsible for its proportionate share of the costs and attorneys’ fees of the legal proceedings.
(3) Any recovery is subject to a lien by the state board for its share under this section.
(4) This section does not restrict or prohibit the state board’s right to seek recovery from a third party when a volunteer firefighter is injured.
[ 2005 c 37 § 3.]