Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of death and emergency room visits in New Mexico. Traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and other serious conditions frequently result, especially for those over age 65. A property owner's duty of care Whether...
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Premises Liability
Attractive nuisances – what every home and business owner must know
Owning property comes with a lot of responsibility – and can open you up to legal liability if you aren’t careful. Whether you own a home or run a business, the last thing you want is for someone to get hurt on your premises and sue you for negligence. In order to...
Court Denies Summary Judgment in New Mexico Premises Liability Case
Courts applying New Mexico's laws recognize the principle of res ipsa loquitor. In Latin res ipsa loquitor means the thing speaks for itself. Under this principle, the very occurrence of an accident implies negligence. In a recent case, one of the defendants filed a...
Insurer Not Required to Defend Homeowners in Personal Injury Lawsuit Following Dog Bite
A New Mexico federal court recently ruled that a homeowner's insurance policy did not cover a dog bite occurring outside of the homeowner's premises. A woman was injured after she took two dogs out for a walk on a leash. She and the leashed dogs were allegedly...
Ruling on New Mexico Personal Injury Case Explains Legal Requirements for Commencing a Case
A ruling handed down earlier this year shows that New Mexico personal injury lawsuits can be difficult for an individual to prosecute without having the benefit of experienced counsel. As the ruling explains, a litigant needs to pay court filing fees or achieve leave...
New Mexico Federal Trial Court Rules on Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Premises Liability Arising Out of a Shooting and Carjacking
Typically it is the defendants in a New Mexico personal injury case that move for summary judgment, arguing that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. In a recent case, a New Mexico federal trial court ruled on a summary judgment motion brought by a...