If you were injured in a slip-and-fall or premises liability incident in New Mexico, the strength of your case depends on what evidence is preserved quickly—surveillance footage, incident reports, and maintenance records can disappear within days. Property owners and their insurers move fast to limit liability; we move faster to protect yours.

⏰ Deadline: New Mexico personal injury claims generally carry a 3-year filing window
💰 Cost: Contingency fee—no charge unless we recover for you; case costs are advanced and reimbursed from the recovery
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New Mexico Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail and you are hurt, New Mexico law holds them accountable — and I make sure they answer for it.

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How I Help Slip and Fall Victims

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Investigating hazardous conditions: wet floors, cracked pavement, poor lighting, missing handrails, icy walkways

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Obtaining incident reports, maintenance logs, and surveillance footage before they disappear

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Establishing what the property owner knew — or should have known — about the dangerous condition

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Documenting injuries ranging from fractures and head trauma to spinal damage and soft tissue injuries

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Filing claims against commercial properties, residential landlords, municipalities, and government entities

What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

Report the incident to the property owner, manager, or store employee immediately

Photograph the hazardous condition from multiple angles before it is cleaned or repaired

Gather contact information from any witnesses who were nearby

Seek medical attention the same day — even if the injury seems minor

Keep the footwear and clothing you were wearing as potential evidence

Do not sign any documents or waivers presented by the property owner

Call 505-587-3473 promptly — slip and fall evidence disappears fast

My Approach to Slip and Fall Cases

Premises liability cases require moving fast. Property owners have strong incentives to fix the hazard, erase surveillance footage, and dispute your account of what happened. When I take a slip and fall case, evidence preservation is the first priority: obtaining the incident report, securing camera footage, photographing the scene, and locking in witness statements.

Once the evidence is secured, I focus on establishing what the property owner knew and when — constructive knowledge of a hazard is often the central issue in these cases. New Mexico’s comparative fault rules mean the defense will try to assign blame to you for not watching where you were walking. I prepare every case to withstand that argument and put the responsibility squarely where it belongs: on the property owner who let the danger exist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a “Wet Floor” sign eliminate the property owner’s liability?

Not necessarily. A wet floor sign may reduce liability but does not eliminate it. If the sign was placed too late, not visible, or the hazard was more dangerous than a routine wet floor, the owner may still be liable. Every case turns on its specific facts, and the presence of a sign is just one factor in the analysis.

What if I fell on government property in New Mexico?

Claims against government entities — city sidewalks, state buildings, public schools — are governed by the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. You must file a written notice of claim within 90 days of the incident. Failure to do so will almost certainly bar your claim entirely. Government entities also have statutory caps on damages. Call Alex immediately if your fall occurred on public property.

How do I prove the property owner knew about the hazard?

Constructive knowledge can be established by showing how long the hazard existed, prior complaints at the same location, maintenance records showing the condition was reported but not fixed, or surveillance footage showing the danger developing over time. Our investigation focuses specifically on building this record from day one.

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6501 Americas Parkway NE, Suite 670, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Offices also in Las Cruces, Farmington, Las Vegas & Mora

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What Makes a Slip-and-Fall Case Valid in New Mexico

Not every fall creates a legal claim. A valid premises liability case requires showing that a property owner (or occupier) knew or should have known about a hazardous condition, failed to fix or warn about it, and that the hazard caused your injury.

These cases are often defended aggressively. Property owners argue they “didn’t know” about the hazard, that you weren’t paying attention, or that your footwear contributed to the fall. We focus on evidence that counters those arguments before they can gain traction.

Evidence That Matters in Premises Liability Cases

The strength of a slip-and-fall claim depends heavily on what is preserved in the hours and days after the incident. Key evidence includes:

Photographs of the hazard at the time of the fall
Incident reports filed with the property owner or manager
Surveillance footage (often overwritten within days unless preserved)
Maintenance logs and inspection records
Witness statements
Medical records documenting the injury and its progression

The faster we get involved, the better positioned your case will be. Surveillance footage in particular can disappear quickly without a timely preservation demand.

FAQs: Slip-and-Fall Claims in New Mexico

What if I didn’t file an incident report at the time?

An incident report is helpful but not required. Other evidence—photos, witnesses, medical records, and the condition itself—can still support a strong claim.

Can I sue a government entity if I fell on public property?

Yes, but the New Mexico Tort Claims Act imposes specific notice requirements and deadlines that differ from standard personal injury claims. These windows are short—contact us immediately if a government property is involved.

What if I was partly at fault for the fall?

New Mexico’s comparative fault rules allow you to recover even if you share some responsibility. Your damages are reduced proportionally, but you can still pursue a claim.

How do I get started?

Call and ask for Alex. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we recover for you.

STATEWIDE NEW MEXICO REPRESENTATION

Serving Injured New Mexicans From Every Corner of the State

I represent injured clients across all 33 New Mexico counties — from the Albuquerque metro to the Four Corners, from the Permian Basin to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. I travel anywhere in the state for serious cases. Below are dedicated location pages for the communities I serve most often:

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Every county and every community in New Mexico is within my service area. Call (505) 587-3473 for a free consultation no matter where in the state your crash happened.

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