The legal staff at 505 Legal is here to represent victims who sustained injuries on private or public property as a result of negligence.
You might have suffered a fall, been struck by a falling object, or sustained harm because of an electrical shock at a residence, store, restaurant, or hotel because the owner or staff failed to maintain the space properly.
If this was your recent experience, reach out to 505 Legal today for a free consultation and case evaluation to better understand Farmington premises liability law.
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Premises liability is a vital component of the legal system that affords the general public peace of mind and confidence when visiting public or private spaces. Society knows that we can shop, dine, and enjoy spaces owned by others without fear of safety hazards.
But what many do not know is that the thanks for this freedom go to premises liability law. As a victim of an injury on someone else’s property due to negligence, you have the right to pursue legal action without the services of a legal team or premises liability lawyer assisting you. The legal system never requires a victim to have legal representation when seeking justice in these matters.
But what you should really be asking yourself is: do you want, deserve, and even need the best chance for success for your Farmington premises liability case? If you really do need the money, are not ready to commit the time to completing forms and filing the case with the court, and need to focus all your spare time and energy on your healing, reach out to 505 Legal for exceptional legal services and a dedicated Farmington premises liability lawyer working to get you the help you deserve after sustaining injuries on another person’s property due to their negligence.
As a group of dedicated legal professionals, the lawyers at 505 Legal are committed to ensuring that all injury victims have the information and resources needed to make wise, well-informed choices about legal action and their future after an injury.
If the property owner or their agents failed to meet their legal obligation for property maintenance and care, you have the right to seek compensation for the harm that choice inflicted upon you.
Our staff will explain your rights and the legal merit of your case, answer any additional questions, and be ready to handle the matter should you pursue legal action and request our services.
But please also know that even after your free meeting, you are never obligated to hire 505 Legal or file a lawsuit. The choices are always yours and should focus only on meeting your current and future needs.
In New Mexico, the owner, or, in some cases, the person occupying a space, has a legal obligation to provide adequate care to keep the space safe and functional. That is the requirement under premises liability law. The expectation of service and care provided by the owner or their agent is known as the Duty of Care.
While the legal system cannot predict and account for every issue that could arise at a private residence, a public mall, or a restaurant, it can provide a simple and concise set of expectations that can be applied to any and all properties in the state.
The Duty of Care of a property owner is to provide at least the same level of attention to remedy a safety hazard or issue as would be given by the average prudent person facing a similar issue.
For example, consider how you would handle a broken safety handrail in your home or a leaking water line that is making the floor wet and slippery. You would immediately address these issues with repairs or warn guests of the hazard if the repairs will require added time to complete.
That is the same level of care, or Duty of Care, required of any property owner or their staff.
If you sustained injuries because a safety issue was ignored or not corrected with a proper solution, reach out to 505 Legal for a free consultation with a seasoned Farmington premises liability lawyer to explore your options.
With over 32 square miles of public and private spaces, Farmington has a wide selection of structures and properties that include:
With thousands of venues and spaces, it is impossible to list all the safety hazards you might encounter in places you visit daily or weekly. But you can keep in mind that some common safety hazards can be found in a wide array of structures and locations that you want to avoid when possible. The hazards that cause these common premises issues often result in a guest or patron sustaining injuries that can be severe or even life-altering:
Any time you sustain injuries because of the negligence of others, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses and expenses. These damages can create a significant financial hardship for victims that reaches far into the future if they do not get help covering the expenses. When you sit with a 505 Legal premises liability lawyer, you will explore the damages you incurred because of your incident and begin to feel a bit more confident that you can overcome these hardships and return to the life you once led.
The economic damages that are commonly included in the compensation sought by a premises liability lawsuit are items that have a clear dollar value, such as:
You can also include non-economic damages in your compensation calculations. These are items that do not have a specific dollar figure, but that impact your quality of life. Working with your 505 Legal team, you will assign reasonable dollar amounts to items such as:
When you sustain harm because someone else failed to act responsibly in their care of a property, the legal system provides you three years in which to prepare and file a lawsuit in Farmington to seek compensation for your damages.
The time limit begins on the date of the incident and ends precisely at the end of the three years. This time limit applies to most spaces you will encounter in Farmington.
The most common exception to the time limit is when you sustain injuries on property owned and operated by a government entity or agency. For example, if you sustain injuries on the property of the Farmington Municipal Court on Municipal Drive, or at the Magistrate Court located on Apache Street, the time limit to take legal action is decreased to only two years from the date of the incident. But first, you must file a formal notice of claim with the appropriate agency or entity within 90 days of the injuries to be permitted to move forward with the premises liability lawsuit.
There are four criteria to prove negligence when evaluating Duty of Care that include:
Typically, most lawsuits filed in Farmington and across the state are resolved through negotiation. Once the parties reach an agreement, the victim receives a settlement instead of going to court and being awarded compensation.
While most people are afforded a level of protection by premises liability law, some cases exclude those who are on the property unlawfully. If someone has broken into your Farmington home, they would not be considered a lawful visitor. They would not have the same protection under premises liability as would a dinner guest or a service person working at the home.
It can be confusing to sort out the details of any legal matter, especially one as complex as premises liability. To ensure you understand your rights and the options open to you to secure compensation, reach out to 505 Legal for a free consultation and case evaluation. A Farmington premises liability lawyer will provide helpful and valuable information and answer all your questions to ensure you are making a well-informed choice about taking legal action.
If you choose to move forward with a Farmington premises liability case, our team is ready to represent you and will never ask for any upfront payments. We work only on a contingency basis, so our valued clients never need to worry about additional financial complications when they need expert legal guidance. WE will only get paid after the matter is resolved and you have the compensation or settlement funds to cover your legal expenses.
