IC 22-3-2-6Exclusive remedies
Sec. 6. The rights and remedies granted to an employee subject to IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 on account of personal injury or death by accident shall exclude all other rights and remedies of such employee, the employee’s personal representatives, dependents, or next of kin, at common law or otherwise, on account of such injury or death, except for remedies available under IC 5-2-6.1.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c. 172, s.6. As amended by Acts 1982, P. L.21, SEC.50; P. L.2-1992, SEC.740; P. L. 47-1993.
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“Exclusive remedy” means that this remedy (in this case, worker’s compensation) excludes anything else that you might get or be entitled to — specifically, suing your employer.
You’re already getting worker’s compensation, and that’s your compromise. You don’t also get to sue for damages.
> except for remedies available under IC 5-2-6.1.
…Unless you have some other claim that arises under that particular code section.
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