2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 52: Workers' Compensation
Article 1: Workers' Compensation, 52-1-1 through 52-1-70
Section 52-1-55: Physical examinations; statements regarding dependents; pre-employment physical condition statements.
52-1-55. Physical examinations; statements regarding dependents; pre-employment physical condition statements.
A. It is the duty of the worker at the time of his employment or thereafter at the request of the employer to submit himself to examination by a physician or surgeon duly authorized to practice medicine in the state, who shall be paid by the employer, for the purpose of determining his physical condition.
B. It is also the duty of the worker, if required, to give the names, addresses, relationship and degree of dependency of his dependents, if any, or any subsequent change thereof to the employer, and when the employer or his insurance carrier requires, the worker shall make a detailed verified statement relating to such dependents, matters of employment and other information incident thereto.
C. It is also the duty of the worker, if requested by the employer or his insurance carrier, to make a detailed verified statement as part of an application for employment disclosing specifically any pre-existing permanent physical impairment as that term is defined in Section 52-2-6 NMSA 1978.
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