With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". This Court previously held that a claimant had elected a remedy, thus forgoing workers' compensation benefits, by settling a third-party claim without complying with the notice requirements of § 42-1-560, even though the carrier had actual knowledge of the third-party suit. Fisher, supra; see also Hardee v. Bruce Johnson Trucking Co., 293 S.C. 349, 354 — 355, 360 S.E.2d 522, 525 (Ct.App.1987)(discussing the facts of Fisher). Additionally, prior cases interpreting this statute have found that prejudice should not be considered. See Hudson, supra (finding claimant's prejudice argument ' 'unpersuasive, if in fact the question of prejudice is relevant at alT'(citing Stroy v. Millwood Drug Store, 235 S.C. 52, 109 S.E.2d 706 (1959)); Kimmer v. Murata, 372 S.C. 39, 640 S.E.2d 507

A: holding that actual prejudice is not a necessary element of an insurers untimely notice defense
B: holding that prejudice is not an element to be considered in regard to the failure to give mandated statutory notice
C: holding that causation is an essential element in failure to warn claim
D: holding that prejudice or injury is a necessary element of standing
B.