Sec. 4. The damages recoverable under this chapter shall be commensurate with the injuries sustained, and in case death results from such injury the action shall survive; provided, that where any such injured person recovers a judgment under the provisions of this chapter and an appeal is taken from such judgment, and pending such appeal the injured person dies and said judgment be thereafter reversed, or where such injured person dies after said judgment is reversed and before trial, the right of action of such person shall survive to his or her personal representative, and such action may be continued in the name of such personal representative for the benefit of the person entitled under this chapter to receive the same.
Formerly: Acts 1911, c.88, s.4. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.79.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Worker's Compensation System
22-3-9-1. Personal Injuries or Death; Damages
22-3-9-2. Personal Injuries or Death; Contributory Negligence; Burden of Proof
22-3-9-3. Personal Injuries or Death; Assumption of Risk; Safe Place to Work; Defective Tools
22-3-9-4. Personal Injuries or Death; Survival of Actions
22-3-9-5. Contracts; Rules and Regulations; Exemption From Liability; Setoff
22-3-9-6. Wrongful Death Damages; Amount
22-3-9-7. Assumption of Risk; Negligence; Contributory Negligence; Questions of Fact