New Mexico § 52-3-8 - Right to compensation; exclusive when
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-3-8 — Right to compensation; exclusive when, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-3-8. Right to compensation; exclusive when
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.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-3-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-3-8 cover?
Section 52-3-8 ("Right to compensation; exclusive when") 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 § 52-3-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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