New Mexico § 52-1-28 - Compensable claims; proof
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-28 — Compensable claims; proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-1-28. Compensable claims; proof
A. Claims for workers' compensation shall be allowed only: (1) when the worker has sustained an accidental injury arising out of and in the course
of his employment; (2) when the accident was reasonably incident to his employment; and (3) when the disability is a natural and direct result of the accident. B. In all cases where the employer or his insurance carrier deny that an alleged disability
is a natural and direct result of the accident, the worker must establish that causal
connection as a probability by expert testimony of a health care provider, as defined
in Section 52-4-1 NMSA 1978 , testifying within the area of his expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-1-28
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-28 cover?
Section 52-1-28 ("Compensable claims; proof") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 52-1-28?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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