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Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps in New Mexico

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Filing deadline3 years from discovery; review commission requiredNMSA § 41-5-15

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in New Mexico?

NMSA § 41-5-13: 3 years from the date of the act of malpractice (occurrence-based, not discovery-based). Medical Review Commission required for qualifying providers (NMSA § 41-5-15). Minors: one year from and after the age of majority. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from discovery; review commission required

Source: NMSA § 41-5-15

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Cases from New Mexico can be heard in Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.

Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court

400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Court website

Medical facilities in New Mexico

  • UNM Hospital — Level I Trauma Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Medical malpractice claims: harm and next steps overview. This page covers the local information available for New Mexico.

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Sources

  1. NMSA § 41-5-15