Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152 § 23

Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 152:23 - Release of claims or demands at common law

If an employee files any claim or accepts payment of compensation on account of personal injury under this chapter, or submits to a proceeding before the department under sections ten to twelve, inclusive, such action shall constitute a release to the insurer of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury. If an employee accepts payment of compensation under this chapter on account of personal injury or makes an agreement under section forty-eight, such action shall constitute a release to the insured of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, § 23