The standard for recovery in Georgia is often referred to as "made whole," or in other words, "fully and completely compensated. Subrogation is a legal principle that focuses on the right of a third party to step into the shoes of the injured party to recover costs they've paid out.The Georgia Made Whole doctrine is a legal rule that states an injured plaintiff must receive compensation for all losses. Subrogation may exist in a workers' compensation claim where an employee is injured on the job as a result of the negligence of a third party. Learn how State Farm may try to recover a claim payment when another party is primarily at fault for your damages. Our team of more than 100 attorneys represents the largest insurers and reinsurers in the United States, Canada, England, and other international venues. Subrogation occurs when one party stands in for another party in a legal claim, usually to claim part of their financial recovery. Georgia law also allows the injured employee to bring a separate claim against any third party that is responsible for causing the injuries. Corp., 267 Ga. 636 (1997); O.C.G.A. § 33.24.56.1(b)(1). Corp., 267 Ga. 636 (1997); O.C.G.A. § 33.24.56.1(b)(1).
