There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Code of Alabama
Title 25 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOR.
Chapter 6 - EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES.
Section 25-6-4 - Acceptance of insurance benefits, etc., not to bar action, etc.; setoff.
Universal Citation: AL Code § 25-6-4 (2017)
Section 25-6-4Acceptance of insurance benefits, etc., not to bar action, etc.; setoff.
No contract of employment, insurance, relief benefit or indemnity for injury or death entered into by or on behalf of any employee, nor the acceptance of any such insurance, relief benefit or indemnity by the person entitled thereto shall constitute any bar or defense to any action brought to recover damages for personal injuries to or death of such employee, but, upon the trial of such action against any employer, the defendant may set off therein any sum he has contributed toward any such insurance, relief benefit, or indemnity that may have been paid to the injured employee or, in case of death, to his personal representative.
(Code 1907, §3913; Code 1923, §7601; Code 1940, T. 26, §329.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
