New Mexicoworkers' comp filing deadline
If employer/insurer fails or refuses to pay compensation after notice, claim must be filed within 1 year after such failure or refusal (§52-1-31). Period tolled while worker remains employed by injury employer (max 1-year tolling).
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Notice to employer
Notice within 15 days after worker knew or should have known of accident; if prevented by injury or other cause, as soon as reasonably possible but no later than 60 days (§52-1-29)
Filing with the state
If employer/insurer fails or refuses to pay compensation after notice, claim must be filed within 1 year after such failure or refusal (§52-1-31). Period tolled while worker remains employed by injury employer (max 1-year tolling).
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Exceptions and tolling
Statute-of-limitations rules have many exceptions that can extend or pause the clock. The most common in New Mexico:
Death claim deadline
Survivors filing for death benefits typically have 1 year from date of death. This calculator does not yet handle death claims; consult a lawyer for those.
Attribution
- Last verified
- May 4, 2026
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