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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Mexico's personal injury SOL is 3 years (NMSA § 37-1-8). Elder abuse claims follow the same 3-year period. New Mexico's Medical Malpractice Act (NMSA § 41-5-1) imposes damages caps and a Medical Review Commission process — consult local counsel on applicability to nursing home claims.
3 years from date of injury
New Mexico Data
Exposure in New Mexico
Source: New Mexico Department of Health, 2024
Source: New Mexico Health Care Association, 2024
Source: Indian Health Service Long-Term Care Data, 2023
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