New Mexico at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.79%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$3462
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
Reports
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New Mexico is ranked #22 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Land of Enchantment rose 10 sports from 2017, reaching their highest rank to date. New Mexico gained in six out of 10 key element categories. Its most notable change was a 29-spot rise in “Having and Enforcing Meaningful Venue Requirements.”