Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Mexico

Personal Injury or Work Comp?
I work for a hotel as a live in Employee. They pay me with my room and a little cash daily. Unforchanately, I am forced to work seven days a week and they do not give me a day off unless I pay for my room. I am injured in a few areas that I know require medical attention because of the need to work seven days a week. My Back and Shoulders are in very bad shape and I have had two back surgeries in the past. I think the new injury to my back is in the same area as the old injury. The Shoulders are just not working right and am in a lot of pain with them.
Do I have a leg to stand on?

Asked on 9/01/08, 10:16 pm

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

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Re: Personal Injury or Work Comp?

Yes, you should immediately approach the Department of Labour or the local police;

you are entitled to all the benefits alongwith payments for OVER TIME as also damages against your employer. Hurry up and report the matter.

Answered on 9/02/08, 10:57 am

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