New Mexico § 52-1-19 - Injury by accident; course of employment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-19 — Injury by accident; course of employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-1-19. Injury by accident; course of employment
As used in the Workers' Compensation Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “injury
by accident arising out of and in the course of employment” shall include accidental
injuries to workers and death resulting from accidental injury as a result of their
employment and while at work in any place where their employer's business requires
their presence but shall not include injuries to any worker occurring while on his
way to assume the duties of his employment or after leaving such duties, the proximate
cause of which is not the employer's negligence.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-1-19
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-19 cover?
Section 52-1-19 ("Injury by accident; course of employment") 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 § 52-1-19?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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