Premises Liability in Roswell, New Mexico
If you or a loved one suffer injuries due to a property owner’s negligence, you may qualify for compensation through a premises liability claim. The Roswell premises liability attorneys at The Fine Law Firm will evaluate your claim for no charge and advise you of any available legal options.
The Fine Law Firm Has:
- Over forty years of experience helping injury victims in New Mexico
- The experience and resources needed to take on large insurance companies and corporations
- A reasonable fee structure allowing our clients to maximize the compensation won in a settlement or verdict
Our New Mexico premises liability attorneys will gladly answer your questions and help you connect will local doctors, specialists, or other service providers you need. Call The Fine Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation today. There are never any upfront fees for our representation, and we only get paid when we win your case.
What Can a Roswell Premises Liability Attorney Do to Help Me?
Premises liability claims require extensive knowledge of the law and an ability to build a strong legal claim. Our Roswell premises liability attorneys at The Fine Law Firm are well-versed in the law and are competent case builders who will do the following:
- Investigate your accident
- Interview any witnesses
- Determine all liable parties and sources of compensation
- File claims with any insurance company(s)
- Handle negotiations with any insurance company(s)
- Prepare your case for court and, if necessary, take it to trial
While we handle your legal claim, you can focus on your health and well-being. The sooner you meet with us, the faster we can begin working on your claim. If you cannot come to our office, we will travel to you.
Premises Liability Claims
There is a wide assortment of premises liability claims. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Slip and falls
- Negligent security
- Swimming pool accidents
- Escalator and elevator accidents
- Construction and other workplace accidents
Premises liability accidents may occur on commercial property, private property, or local, state, or federal government property. To prove a premises liability claim, the owner of the property must owe the visitor on the property a duty of care. The duty of care owed depends on the classification of the visitor.
Proving a Premises Liability Claim
There are four classes of visitors under the law. These include:
- Invitees. An invitee includes an invited guest or store patron. Owners owe a duty to keep the property reasonably safe for invitees.
- Licensees. Licensees enter the property for their purpose with the owner’s permission. Owners owe these visitors a duty to notify them of hidden or hard to see hazards on the property.
- Trespassers. Trespassers do not have permission to enter the property. Owners cannot from willfully or wantonly injure trespassers.
- Child trespassers. Children receive special treatment under the law, especially young children. It is best to get individual advice from an experienced premises liability attorney regarding claims involving children.
After proving a property owner owed a duty of care to a visitor, there must be proof of the following:
- The property owner breached, or failed to meet, that duty
- That failure caused or contributed to the visitor’s injury
- The visitor suffered actual physical injuries due to the property owner’s negligence or failure
Compensation for Premises Liability
Victims of premises liability injuries can seek compensation for their injuries. Although every claim and set of injuries is different, many types of compensation are the same. Typical compensation for premises liability injuries includes:
- All accident-related medical expenses
- Lost income
- Loss of future income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages (if appropriate)
Reach Out To The Fine Law Firm
There is a three-year statute of limitations to file a premises liability claim in New Mexico. Otherwise, you may lose your right to recover compensation. It is imperative to speak with an experienced premises liability attorney, like ours at The Fine Law Firm, today to ensure you do not miss your opportunity for recovery. Call today.