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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Mexico has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims (NMSA § 37-1-8). For minor victims, § 37-1-10 tolls the SOL during minority. New Mexico has no product liability statute of repose.
3 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)
New Mexico Data
Exposure in New Mexico
Source: Scott v. Rizzo, 96 N.M. 682 (1981)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS
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