§ 52-1-1 Short title
§ 52-1-1.1 Definitions
§ 52-1-1.2 Advisory council on workers’ compensation and occupational disease disablement; functions and duties; independent medical examinations committee
§ 52-1-2 Employers who come within act
§ 52-1-3 Workers’ compensation coverage; coverage by state agencies
§ 52-1-3.1 Public employee
§ 52-1-4 Filing certificate of insurance coverage or other evidence of coverage with workers’ compensation administration; exemptions from requirement
§ 52-1-4.2 Controlled insurance plan; penalty
§ 52-1-5 Destruction of policies, bonds and undertakings
§ 52-1-6 Application of provisions of act
§ 52-1-6.1 Worker’s compensation; definition
§ 52-1-6.2 Safety programs; inspections; penalties; bonuses
§ 52-1-7 Application of provisions of act to certain executive employees or sole proprietors
§ 52-1-8 Defenses to action by employee
§ 52-1-9 Right to compensation; exclusive
§ 52-1-9.1 Uninsured employers’ fund; workers’ compensation administration; additional duties
§ 52-1-10 Increase or reduction in compensation based on failure of employer to provide or failure of employee to use safety devices
§ 52-1-10.1 Allocation of fault; reimbursement
§ 52-1-11 Injuries caused by the willfulness or intention of worker are noncompensable
§ 52-1-12.1 Reduction in compensation when alcohol or drugs contribute to injury or death; exceptions
§ 52-1-13 Termination of agreements
§ 52-1-14 [Interstate commerce not subject to state legislation exempted.]
§ 52-1-15 Employer
§ 52-1-16 Worker; real estate salesperson excepted
§ 52-1-17 Dependents
§ 52-1-18 Child
§ 52-1-19 Injury by accident; course of employment
§ 52-1-20 Determination of average weekly wage
§ 52-1-22 Work not casual employment
§ 52-1-23 Contractor becoming employer in casual employment
§ 52-1-24 Impairment; definition
§ 52-1-24.1 Date of maximum medical improvement
§ 52-1-25 Permanent total disability
§ 52-1-25.1 Temporary total disability; return to work
§ 52-1-26 Permanent partial disability
§ 52-1-26.1 Partial disability determination; calculation of modifications
§ 52-1-26.2 Partial disability determination; age modification
§ 52-1-26.3 Partial disability determination; education modification
§ 52-1-26.4 Partial disability determination; physical capacity modification
§ 52-1-28 Compensable claims; proof
§ 52-1-28.1 Unfair claim-processing practices; bad faith
§ 52-1-28.2 Retaliation against employee seeking benefits; civil penalty
§ 52-1-28.3 False statements or representations with regard to physical condition; forfeiture
§ 52-1-29 Notice of accident to employer; employer to post clear notice of requirement
§ 52-1-30 Payment of compensation benefits; installments
§ 52-1-31 Claim to be filed for workers’ compensation; effect of failure to give required notice or to file claim within time allowed
§ 52-1-36 Effect of failure of worker to file claim by reason of conduct of employer
§ 52-1-38 Judgment; provisions; execution; subrogation; contempts
§ 52-1-40 Waiting period
§ 52-1-41 Compensation benefits; total disability
§ 52-1-42 Compensation benefits; permanent partial disability;
§ 52-1-43 Compensation benefits; injury to specific body members
§ 52-1-44 Compensation benefits; facial disfigurement
§ 52-1-45 Compensation benefits; hernia; proof of claim; failure to be operated [upon]; examination; medical care
§ 52-1-46 Compensation benefits for death
§ 52-1-47 Limitations on compensation benefits
§ 52-1-47.1 Compensation benefits limit
§ 52-1-48 Additional limitation on benefits
§ 52-1-49 Medical and related benefits; selection of health care provider; artificial members
§ 52-1-50.1 Rehiring of injured workers
§ 52-1-51 Physical examinations of worker; independent medical examination; unsanitary or injurious practices by worker; testimony of health care providers
§ 52-1-52 Exemption from creditors
§ 52-1-53 [Accident prevention laws not affected.]
§ 52-1-54 Fee restrictions; appointment of attorneys by the director or workers’ compensation judge; discovery costs; offer of judgment; penalty for violations
§ 52-1-55 Physical examinations; statements regarding dependents;
§ 52-1-56 Diminution; termination or increase of compensation
§ 52-1-58 Reports to be filed with director
§ 52-1-59 Effect of failure to file report
§ 52-1-60 Notice to director of date of payment
§ 52-1-61 Penalties
§ 52-1-62 Director to enforce Workers’ Compensation Act
§ 52-1-63 Educational institutions exempt
§ 52-1-64 Extra-territorial coverage
§ 52-1-65 Credit for benefits furnished or paid under laws of other jurisdictions
§ 52-1-66 Nonresident employers employing workers in state;
§ 52-1-67 Locale of employment; definitions
§ 52-1-68 Reciprocal recognition of extra-territorial coverage with other jurisdictions
§ 52-1-70 Offset of unemployment compensation benefits
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 52 > Article 1 - Workers' Compensation

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
  • Guarantor: A party who agrees to be responsible for the payment of another party's debts should that party default. Source: OCC
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.