When you enter a store, hotel or restaurant, you are putting your trust in the property owner. You have faith that they have kept their property clean and safe and that you will be free from unreasonable danger. But what if you slip, trip or fall and get injured on...
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Premises Liability
Issues to consider in a New Mexico premises liability claim
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...
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...
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...