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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The right to the compensation provided for in this act, in lieu of any other liability whatsoever, to any and all persons whomsoever, for any disablement from occupational disease or death resulting therefrom, shall obtain in all cases where the following conditions occur:
A. where at the time of disablement both employer and employee are subject to the provisions of this act; and where the employer has complied with the provisions hereof regarding insurance;
B. where at the time of disablement the employee is performing service arising out of and in the course of his employment;
C. where the disablement or death is proximately caused by an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of his employment, and is not intentionally self-inflicted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 52. Workers' Compensation § 52-3-8. Right to compensation; exclusive when - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-52-workers-compensation/nm-st-sect-52-3-8/
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