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Statute of Limitations
New Mexico personal injury SOL: 3 years (NMSA § 37-1-8). Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 3-year SOL runs — child's claim expires at age 21 (NMSA § 37-1-10). Wrongful death: 3 years from death (NMSA § 41-2-2). New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence. Discovery rule recognized.
Age 21 for surviving minor's personal injury claim; 3 years from death for wrongful death
New Mexico Data
Exposure in New Mexico
Source: UNM Health Sciences Center
Source: March of Dimes, 2024
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