58-20-9. Lien of worker upon amount due under policy--Inability of insured, direct payment by insurer to worker, agents, and dependents.
Every policy shall provide that the worker shall have a first lien upon any amount becoming due on account of such policy to the insured from the insurer, and that in case of the legal incapacity, inability, or disability of the insured to receive the amount due and pay it over to the insured worker, or his dependents, such insurer shall pay the same directly to such worker, his agent, or to a trustee for him or his dependents, to the extent of discharging any obligation of the insured and to such worker or his dependents.
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 29, §9.