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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Mexico: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 15 days; formal claim within 1 year
3 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 15 days
Where to File in New Mexico
New Mexico applies pure comparative fault (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-3A-1). Federal OSHA governs New Mexico construction. Albuquerque and Santa Fe are the primary construction markets, with significant commercial and residential construction growth. New Mexico's construction industry includes a high proportion of undocumented workers — an important consideration for attorneys advising injured workers on their civil lawsuit rights regardless of immigration status. New Mexico District Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in New Mexico
Source: New Mexico Pure Comparative Fault Act, N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-3A-1
Source: People's Justice construction accident attorney guidance