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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in New Mexico. Find attorneys who understand New Mexico law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How New Mexico Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
New Mexico vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under New Mexico's System:
You can recover 70% of damages. Your 30% fault reduces award proportionally.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault...
Damage Caps
No Caps
New Mexico does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both econ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for New Mexico
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
New Mexico Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
New Mexico Fault System
New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This is highly favorable for accident victims.
What This Means for Your Case
New Mexico's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: Scott v. Rizzo (1981)
New Mexico Damage Caps
New Mexico does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving willful or wanton conduct.
High-Risk Truck Routes in New Mexico
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 40
Major east-west corridor through Albuquerque with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 25
North-south corridor through Albuquerque connecting Colorado to Texas.
Interstate 10
Southern New Mexico route connecting Arizona to Texas.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions: New Mexico Truck Accident Law
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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