Accidents happen to the best of us. A slip-and-fall accident occurs when someone slips or trips within someone else’s premises or property. The settlement money you will receive for your injuries and other damages depends on the percentage of fault. The higher your...
How comparative negligence affects your slip and fall claim
A high percentage of all slip-and-fall incidents happen in restaurants. The property or restaurant owner may be held responsible if a customer or staff member is seriously injured because of their negligence. However, New Mexico is a pure comparative negligence state,...
Is Your Child Safe On A Playground?
When you take your child to play at a park or other type of recreational area, you may assume that he or she is safe. Playgrounds should be areas that are free from unnecessary hazards and safety issues, but unfortunately, they are not always properly designed or...
What To Do If Your Child Slips And Falls At School
Whenever you drop your kids off at school, you trust the institution to keep them safe. Therefore, it can be extremely upsetting when your kid sustains a severe injury in a supposedly harm-free environment. If you suspect the school was negligent, you may wonder what...
Who Can You Sue For Premises Liability?
Property owners are responsible for maintaining the property they own. They are liable for accidents that happen to visitors or guests within their premises. If you have suffered injuries on another person’s property, you may be able to hold them accountable for...
Possible Financial Challenges After Slip-And-Fall Accidents
Being involved in a fall-related incident can be a harrowing experience and the outcome thereof may impact a person’s life in various ways. However, while most individuals may be aware of how a slip-and-fall accident could affect their health, they might not always be...
Seeking Medical Care After A Fall-Related Incident May Be Vital
While a fall-related accident could occur at any moment, being prepared to handle the aftermath of such an incident might not always be so simple. There may be various steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident, one of which may involve seeking swift medical care....
Your Treatment Options After A Slip-And-Fall Accident
If you fell while you were on public property, in a store or visiting a place of business in New Mexico, you could be facing serious injuries and other complications that may be impacting multiple areas of your life. A fall may seem like a relatively minor incident,...
Risks Of Inadequate Lighting In Outdoor Slip-And-Fall Accidents
Most individuals might be unaware of the hazards they might encounter while navigating through the parking lot of a store or public area. Unfortunately, there are a variety of scenarios in which the safety concerns that exist in parking lots could pose a threat to the...
Mitigating Workplace Fall Risks By Reducing Floor Clutter
While the idea of being involved in a work-related accident can be a stressful concept, such an incident could occur at virtually any moment. The risks of a dangerous accident may also be greater with the presence of safety hazards such as excessive floor clutter, as...