New Mexico § 52-5-13 - Approval of lump sum settlement by workers' compensation judge
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-13 — Approval of lump sum settlement by workers' compensation judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-5-13. Approval of lump sum settlement by workers' compensation judge
The lump sum payment agreement entered into between the worker or his dependents and
the employer shall be presented to the workers' compensation judge for approval upon
a joint petition signed by all parties and verified by the worker or his dependents. The workers' compensation judge shall in every case assure that the worker or his
dependents understand the terms and conditions of the proposed settlement, and he
may require a hearing for that purpose. All parties shall have the right to attend any such hearing and present testimony.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-5-13
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-5-13 cover?
Section 52-5-13 ("Approval of lump sum settlement by workers' compensation judge") 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.
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