The guarantee fund is subrogated to the rights of the compensation creditor against the person responsible for the accident or his insurer. It is also entitled to interest calculated at the legal rate in civil matters and to recovery costs.
When the guarantee fund settles with the victim, this settlement is enforceable against the person responsible for the damage, except for the latter’s right to contest before the judge the amount of the sums claimed from him as a result of this settlement. This dispute may not have the effect of calling into question the amount of compensation awarded to the victim or to his heirs.