If you suffered injuries while visiting a store, restaurant, or other business, you may feel overwhelmed. You may be dealing with mounting medical bills, time away from work, and the stress of trying to heal while wondering what went wrong. When you sustain injuries on someone else’s property, it can be hard to know what your rights are or what to do next. An Albuquerque commercial property liability lawyer might be able to help you.
In this situation, having an advocate who understands the legal system could make a real difference. The skilled attorneys at our firm have considerable experience in handling commercial property liability cases. If you hire us, we could look at what happened, explain whether the property owner may have been negligent, and help you understand your legal options. Unlike trying to handle everything on your own—or relying on insurance companies to act in your best interests—working with our local premises liability attorneys could give you the support and clarity you need to make informed decisions.
Under state law, property owners—especially businesses—have a legal responsibility to keep their spaces safe for customers, clients, and other visitors. If there is a dangerous condition on a property and someone sustains injuries because of it, the owner or property manager could be held legally responsible.
These hazards can include:
A business that knew (or should have known) about a problem and did not fix it or warn people about it may be held liable if someone sustains injuries as a result. As our attorneys could tell you, that is what a commercial property liability claim is about—holding Albuquerque businesses accountable when they do not take reasonable steps to keep people safe.
If you are thinking about pursuing a legal claim, it is natural to have questions such as, What kind of proof do you need? What is the legal process like? What kind of outcome is possible?
When the lawyers at our Albuquerque firm handle a premises liability case, we start by going to the business where our client suffered injuries and investigating what happened. That can include gathering photos or video footage, talking to witnesses, reviewing safety policies, and examining maintenance records. Our goal is to show that the business was negligent and could have prevented the accident from occurring by exercising proper care.
New Mexico uses a comparative fault system, which means that you may be able to recover damages even if you were partly responsible for the accident in which you sustained injuries. Your compensation may be reduced by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to you.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may cover:
There is a time limit for taking legal action. Under New Mexico law, you generally have three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing that deadline could mean losing the chance to recover anything at all. Talking to an attorney as soon as you can is a good idea.
Suffering injuries at a commercial site can have terrible consequences—but you do not have to deal with them on your own. An Albuquerque commercial property liability lawyer at our firm could tell you what your rights are and help you figure out what might be the best steps to take.
Our team at NMAF understands how stressful your situation is. We are here to help you explore your options and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.
