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    Default Understanding States Statute of Limitations

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: New Mexico

    I have unpaid medical bills (over $32,000) from a car accident in January 2005. These accounts have since been turned over to local collection agencies.

    I understand that the statute of limitations on oral agreements is 4 years and written agreements is 6 years.

    I know that I have written agreements with the doctors who initially administered treatment because I signed paperwork for the surgery. But I had no part in the transfer of the account to the collection agency. Does the six-year period transfer over to the collection agency?

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    Default Re: Understanding States Statute of Limitations

    If nothing has been paid on the med. debt since 2005, there is a 6 years SOL total starting 2005 no matter who has the debt. (who is collecting the debt)

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    Default Re: Understanding States Statute of Limitations

    Thank you for responding.

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    Default Re: Understanding States Statute of Limitations

    Certainly, you're welcome.

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