1.  Every employer within the provisions of this chapter, and those employers who accept the terms of this chapter and are governed by its provisions, shall provide and secure compensation according to the terms, conditions and provisions of this chapter for all occupational diseases contracted by an employee arising out of and in the course of the employment.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 617.200

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

2.  In such cases the employer or any insurer of the employer is relieved from other liability for recovery of damages or other compensation for those occupational diseases, unless otherwise provided by the terms of this chapter.