Sec. 4. If after seven (7) days from the date of the injury or at any time in case of death, the employer and the injured employee or his dependents reach an agreement in regard to compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6, a memorandum of the agreement in the form prescribed by the worker's compensation board shall be filed with the board; otherwise such agreement shall be voidable by the employee or his dependent. If approved by the board, thereupon the memorandum shall for all purposes be enforceable by court decree as specified in section 9 of this chapter. Such agreement shall be approved by said board only when the terms conform to the provisions of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.57. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.42; P.L.28-1988, SEC.36.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Worker's Compensation System
Chapter 4. Worker's Compensation: Administration and Procedures
22-3-4-1. Industrial Board; Office Space; Furniture and Supplies; Meetings
22-3-4-2. Rules; Subpoenas; Service; Hearings
22-3-4-3. Inspection of Records; Confidential Information; Destruction of Records
22-3-4-4. Awards; Private Agreements; Approval
22-3-4-4.5. Mediation of Claims; Fees and Charges
22-3-4-6. Disputes; Summary Proceedings
22-3-4-7. Disputes; Administrative Review
22-3-4-8. Disputes; Awards; Appeals
22-3-4-9. Contracts; Private Agreements; Appeals
22-3-4-10. Actions and Proceedings; Costs
22-3-4-11. Medical Examination; Physician or Surgeon
22-3-4-12. Rates and Charges; Attorney's Fees; Payment
22-3-4-12.1. Bad Faith in Adjusting or Settling Claim for Compensation; Awards; Attorney's Fees
22-3-4-13. Reports of Injuries and Deaths; Violations of Article