Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Liability to Guest
Section 72.004. Offset for Medical Expenses Paid

Sec. 72.004. OFFSET FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES PAID. (a) The owner or operator or his liability insurance carrier is entitled to an offset against any award made to the guest on a liability claim in an amount equal to the amount paid by the owner, operator, or insurance carrier for medical expenses of the guest.
(b) This section does not authorize a direct action against a liability insurance carrier.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

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Subchapter A. Liability to Guest

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Section 72.004. Offset for Medical Expenses Paid

Texas Statutes Subchapter A. Liability to Guest Section 72.004. Offset for Medical Expenses Paid

Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Liability to Guest
Section 72.004. Offset for Medical Expenses Paid