NM personal injury case & accident info
New Mexico's beautiful adobes and ghost towns could distract even the most diligent of drivers, which means car accidents, personal injuries and negligence cases abound. Then it's a game of figuring out where to pin blame and liability.
Maybe it was you who got into an accident, or maybe it was a friend or relative. Whatever happens during your New Mexico adventures, if you need guidance for your personal injury case, Enjuris has the answers.
New Mexico personal injury law: the basics
New Mexico statutes online
This is where you’ll find New Mexico's revised statutes. The website has details about how long you have to bring a case, monetary limits on personal injury cases (which are also known as damage caps), and other important information.
To read:
New Mexico's car accident statutes of limitation
In New Mexico, you have three years to bring a personal injury and four years to bring a property damage claim. That means you have three years to file your paperwork with the court, not that your case has to be completed in that time frame.
New Mexico's Statute of Limitations
To read:
Accidents & injuries in New Mexico
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
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Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format
Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
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Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
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Hiring a lawyer in New Mexico
The initial meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Note that other legal specialties, such as estate planning law or traffic law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that they will take a third of the eventual reward or settlement, plus whatever office expenses they incur along the way.
If your case goes to trial, that percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't determined by law, so don't be surprised if your lawyer suggests something else.
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Check out some of our best articles:
What are the time limits for personal injury compensation claims?
Generally, from 1-6 years, most commonly 2 years, starting from the time you were injured. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in New Mexico
There are a large number of issues you can solve without the help of a lawyer. If you don't know where to start, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- University of New Mexico School of Law: Law Library
- New Mexico Courts: Supreme Court of Mexico Law Library
- Albuquerque Public Law Library
- City of Carlsbad Law Resources