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Mesothelioma in New Mexico
Legal rights, asbestos exposure sites, and compensation options in New Mexico (NM)
Personal Injury Deadline
3 years
Wrongful Death Deadline
3 years
Settlement Range
$1 million – $2.2 million
New Mexico Asbestos Key Facts
- • New Mexico's nuclear weapons research facilities used asbestos extensively
- • Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories exposed thousands of workers to asbestos
- • The state's military installations are significant sources of asbestos exposure
Known Asbestos Job Sites in New Mexico
The following sites in New Mexico have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
- • Los Alamos National Laboratory
- • Sandia National Laboratories
- • Kirtland Air Force Base
- • Holloman Air Force Base
- • Potash mining operations near Carlsbad
Statute of Limitations in New Mexico
Personal Injury
3 years
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis in New Mexico.
Wrongful Death
3 years
The deadline for surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico.
Explore Your Legal Options in New Mexico
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can evaluate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation available under New Mexico law.