http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free New Mexico Workers' Compensation legal forms and free New Mexico Workers' Compensation legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/how-do-i-know-if-my-employer-is-covered-by-wo.html All businesses, firms, private persons, and corporations (among others) that employ three or more persons, regardless of full time or part&shy;time status, are required to carry workers` compensation insurance. One exception to this is that any business which is construction related and licensed for the Construction Industries Division must carry worker`s compensation insurance if it has one or more employees. New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/how-long-after-an-injury-do-i-have-to-report.html Any worker claiming to be entitled to compensation from any employer shall give notice in writing to his employer of the accident and of the injury within fifteen days after their occurrence unless by reason of his injury or some other cause beyond his or her control the employee is prevented from giving notice within that time, in which case he shall give notice as soon as may reasonably be done, and at all events not later than sixty days after the occurrence of the accident. No written notice is required to be given where the employer or any superintendent or foreman or other agent in charge of the work in connection with which the accident occurred had actual knowledge of its occurrence. New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html First selection of a provider may be made by employer, or employer may permit injured worker to make first selection. After 60 days, the party who did not make first selection may make second selection. New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/if-i-am-unable-to-return-to-the-type-of-work.html If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your benefits. If you do return to work and wages are less than what you earned before the injury, you may be entitled to partial disability. Wage benefits usually will equal approximately 2/3 of the difference between your current earnings and what you earned before your injury, not exceeding the maximum compensation rate for the year you were injured. New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/my-employer-has-denied-my-claim-what-do-i-do.html If an employer or his or her insurer fails or refuses to pay a employee any installment of compensation to which the employee is entitled under the Workers Compensation Act, after notice has been given as required, it is the duty of the employee insisting on the payment of compensation to file a claim therefore as provided in the Workers Compensation Act not later than one year after the failure or refusal of the employer or insurer to pay compensation.<p>The Workers` Compensation Administration has set up an Ombudsman Bureau to provide information and to clear up problems with workers` compensation. Its services are available to both workers and employers. While they may not give legal advice, the advisors who work for the bureau can explain how the system works and, in some cases, help resolve disputes.<p>For more information regarding settlement of workers compensation disputes in New Mexico, you can contact the State of New Mexico Workers` Compensation Administration at the address or phone number below.<p>State of New Mexico<br>Workers` Compensation Administration<br>2410 Centre Ave SE<br>P O Box 27198<br>Albuquerque NM 87125&shy;7198<br>(505) 841&shy;6000 New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/what-workers-compensation-benefits-am-i-entit.html You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent disabilities such as loss of use and/or disfigurement (scars). You may also qualify to participate in certain physical and vocational rehabilitation programs. If the injury causes the death of an injured worker, burial expenses are covered and the dependents of the deceased worker are entitled to certain benefits. New Mexico Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/New-Mexico/when-will-my-benefits-begin-and-how-much-will.html There is a waiting period of seven days before any wage&shy;loss benefit is paid. If you are injured and out of work for more than 28 days, then you will be paid for the first seven. Wages are paid equal to 66 2/3 percent of the worker`s average weekly wage. This is paid to the maximum off the state`s average weekly wage, based upon wages in the year you were injured. 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