Vermont § 624 - Dual liability; claims, settlement procedure

§ 624. Dual liability; claims, settlement procedure

• (a)(1) Where the injury for which compensation is payable under the provisions of this chapter
  was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability to pay the resulting damages
  in some person other than the employer, the acceptance of compensation benefits or
  the commencement of proceedings to enforce compensation payments shall not act as
  an election of remedies, but the injured employee or the employee’s personal representative
  may also proceed to enforce the liability of the third party for damages in accordance
  with the provisions of this section. (2) If the injured employee or the employee’s personal representative does not commence
  the action within one year after the occurrence of the personal injury, then the employer
  or its insurance carrier may, within the time for the commencement of actions established
  by statute, enforce the liability of the third party in the name of the injured employee
  or the employee’s personal representative. (3) Not less than 30 days before the commencement of suit by any party under this section,
  the party shall notify, by registered mail at their last known address: (A) the Commissioner; (B)