Opinion ID: 2391027
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Accrual of Time

Text: The Fund argues a cause of action for reimbursement accrues on the date of claimant's injury. We disagree. The Fund contends there are three possible dates on which time starts to accrue: (1) date of claimant's injury; (2) date carrier provides notice to the Fund; and (3) when the underlying claims conclude. The date the claimant is injured is not the proper time because at that time, in most instances, carriers would not be aware of a possible claim to the Fund. We find the proper time for accrual to begin is the date notice is given to the Fund. By the time notice is given, carriers are aware of a possible claim and have up to 78 weeks after paying benefits to notify the Fund of a claim. Hence, a cause of action for reimbursement begins to accrue on the date a carrier provides notice to the Fund. [3]