Subrogation is a legal concept that often comes up in the personal injury context after a settlement agreement has been reached. Interactive Map: Laws in All 50 States.Click on a state for a summary of that state's laws affecting or impacting subrogation recoveries. A notice of claim must be filed in writing. If an insurance company filed a subrogation claim for property damage against you, a skilled property damage attorney could can help you. Fault insurer is entitled to bring a subrogation action against a tortfeasor causing injury to its insured after APIP benefits have been paid out. Subrogation means your insurance company steps into your shoes after they've paid out a claim. The Anti-Subrogation Rule ("ASR") is a common law defense to subrogation. Most subrogation recoveries constitute a taxable settlement. For taxable settlements, the defendant is required to issue a Form 1099 to the plaintiff.