Wrongful Death Law in New Mexico
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in New Mexico — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in New Mexico
New Mexico state law
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 4 — Tort ClaimsNM 41 § 41-4-4
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 4 — Tort ClaimsNM 41 § 41-4-12
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 2 — Wrongful Death; Actions for DamagesNM 41 § 41-2-3
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 2 — Wrongful Death; Actions for DamagesNM 41 § 41-2-1
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 37 — Limitation of Actions; Abatement and Revivor › Article 1 — Limitations of ActionsNM 37 § 37-1-27
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 41 — Torts › Article 4 — Tort ClaimsNM 41 § 41-4-16
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in New Mexico.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.