New Mexico Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under New Mexico law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 3 yrs | N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8 (NMSA 1978) |
| Defamation | 3 yrs | NMSA 1978 § 37-1-8 |
| Dog Bite | 3 yrs | NMSA 1978 § 37-1-8 |
| Medical Malpractice | 3 yrs | NMSA 1978 § 41-5-13 |
| Personal Injury | 3 yrs | N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8 |
| Slip and Fall | 3 yrs | NMSA 1978 § 37-1-8 |
| Wrongful Death | 3 yrs | NMSA 1978, § 41-2-2 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 4 yrs | N.M.S.A. 1978, § 37-1-4 |
| Medical Debt | 6 yrs | N.M.S.A. § 37-1-3 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 6 yrs | NMSA 1978, § 37-1-3 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed New Mexico attorney.