{"id":1371,"date":"2026-10-28T07:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/apartment-complex-assault-lawsuit-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T17:38:26","slug":"apartment-complex-assault-lawsuit-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/apartment-complex-assault-lawsuit-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Albuquerque Apartment Complex Assault Lawsuit | El Gringo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1370\" alt=\"A dimly lit hotel corridor at night, with a green-glowing keycard reader beside a closed door and a ceiling security camera.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-10.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Negligent Security | Albuquerque and Bernalillo County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Assaulted at an Albuquerque Apartment Complex? Find Out What the Property Knew<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">El Gringo Law represents people hurt by violence on apartment property, including residents and visitors. Our team looks at what the property owner knew about the danger and what it did about it.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Albuquerque Apartment Complex Assault Lawsuit | El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>An apartment complex assault lawsuit in Albuquerque may be possible when a property owner or manager failed to protect people from a crime they should have expected. Lawyers call this a negligent security claim. This page explains how these cases work in New Mexico, what evidence matters, and how fees and costs are handled.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-carpeted-hotel-hallway-with-wooden-doors-lit-by-overhead-c-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A quiet hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden doors, and overhead ceiling lights.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What an apartment complex assault lawsuit is and who it is for<\/h2>\n<p>A negligent security claim asks whether the people who control a property did enough to prevent a foreseeable crime. The claim can name a property owner, a management company, or a security contractor. The attacker is often not the only party a lawsuit can examine.<\/p>\n<p>The focus is the property itself. Lighting, locks, gates, cameras, and how management handled known problems all matter. The question is whether the property&#8217;s conditions and conduct left residents and guests exposed.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of claim often fits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Residents and members of their household<\/li>\n<li>Guests and visitors<\/li>\n<li>Delivery workers and others on the property for work<\/li>\n<li>Family members of someone killed in an attack on apartment grounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our scope covers assault, battery, and sexual assault on apartment grounds. That includes parking areas, stairwells, laundry rooms, and walkways. El Gringo Law serves people in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The firm also serves Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Sandoval County, Taos, and Farmington.<\/p>\n<h2>When can a property owner or manager be responsible?<\/h2>\n<p>New Mexico&#8217;s jury instruction says a landowner has a duty to use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for visitors, and that duty arises from a foreseeable risk that a third person will injure a visitor (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1320 NMRA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>These facts often matter most:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prior crime:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.cjis.gov\/LATEST\/webapp\/#\/pages\/explorer\/crime\/crime-trend\">reported crime data<\/a> on break-ins, assaults, or complaints on or near the property. Did the owner know, or should it have known?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical conditions:<\/strong> dark parking lots, broken gate locks, propped-open doors, or overgrown landscaping that hides attackers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access control:<\/strong> whether residents and guests were protected from people walking in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management response:<\/strong> tenant complaints left unanswered, promised patrols that never happened, or known hazards left unrepaired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract security:<\/strong> whether a guard or patrol company was hired, what it was paid to do, and whether it did it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts. We review the specific property and incident before reaching any conclusion.<\/p>\n<h2>What evidence matters in an apartment assault case?<\/h2>\n<p>The strongest evidence shows what the property knew and what happened on the grounds. Start with the police report and any case number. Ask for every follow-up note, too.<\/p>\n<p>Other useful items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical records<\/strong> showing injuries, forensic findings where applicable, and treatment over time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lease papers and community rules<\/strong>, plus any written security promises from management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written complaints and maintenance requests<\/strong>, and emails or texts about lighting, gates, or prior incidents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surveillance footage and access logs<\/strong>, which are often overwritten quickly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witness names and contact details<\/strong>, including neighbors and staff<\/li>\n<li><strong>A personal journal<\/strong> of symptoms, missed work, and daily limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Footage is the most time-sensitive item. Once it&#8217;s overwritten, it may be gone for good. We can send preservation letters to the property owner and manager asking that it be kept.<\/p>\n<h2>What can a claim include?<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek money for losses the attack caused. Each item needs documentation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs:<\/strong> emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, therapy, counseling, and future treatment tied to the attack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages:<\/strong> income lost while recovering, and reduced ability to earn if injuries last<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering:<\/strong> physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of daily life<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property losses:<\/strong> damaged or stolen belongings, when they are documented<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual assault cases:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsvrc.org\/statistics\">emotional and psychological harm<\/a>, and the need for ongoing care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whenever the death of a person shall be caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another, the person or corporation who would have been liable, if death had not ensued, shall be liable to an action for damages, notwithstanding the death of the person injured (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-1<\/a>). In a wrongful death action, the jury may give such damages, compensatory and exemplary, as they deem fair and just, taking into consideration the pecuniary injury resulting from the death to the surviving party entitled to the judgment (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>No amount can be predicted before the facts, medical course, and evidence are reviewed. Every case is different.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>A typical matter moves from a consultation to investigation, a demand, and a lawsuit only if needed. Each stage depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You share what happened and where it happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We request records, document the property, and send preservation letters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages documentation.<\/strong> We track medical treatment and how injuries develop over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> If the facts support it, we present the claim to the owner, manager, or insurer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, we file in the proper New Mexico court. Discovery, depositions, and motions follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends by settlement or trial. You stay informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the injuries, the number of parties, and court schedules. For wrongful death, the action must be brought within three years after the cause of action accrues, and the cause of action accrues as of the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>). The personal representative of the deceased person brings that action (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>). Early review helps with evidence and timing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Fees, costs, and the free consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Our fee terms are set out in a written agreement. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18486\/index.do\">Rule 16-105 NMRA<\/a>, a new client must get a written statement of the fee and whether the client will pay costs before substantial services begin.<\/p>\n<p>If your fee depends on a recovery, you may still be responsible for court costs and the expenses of litigation if nothing is recovered. Your written agreement states exactly what you would owe.<\/p>\n<p>The firm may advance court costs and litigation expenses. Those advances are repaid from a recovery, and the written agreement will clearly notify you of any expenses you will be liable for whether or not you are the prevailing party. The firm does not give clients money, gifts, loans, or help with rent, food, bills, or medical costs. Ask for the written fee and cost terms before you sign anything.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with El Gringo Law?<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people hurt in car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability cases, negligent security cases, wrongful death claims, sexual assault cases, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our team includes assistants and office staff who help keep each matter moving.<\/p>\n<p>We aim to explain your options in writing. We also let you decide at your own pace. Every case is different, and no outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Common questions about apartment complex assault claims<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to questions readers ask most often.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue if the attacker was another tenant?<\/summary><p>A claim may still be possible when another tenant is the attacker. The question is what the property knew and what it did about the danger.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue if I was only a guest or visitor?<\/summary><p>Visitors are protected under the same duty described above. A guest&#8217;s claim is reviewed on the same facts as a resident&#8217;s.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the property already had a security guard?<\/summary><p>Then the guard&#8217;s job and performance matter. A claim looks at what the security was hired to do and whether it was done.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p>Some cases settle before trial. You decide whether to accept any settlement offer, and we explain your options in writing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can family members file if a loved one died?<\/summary><p>Wrongful death claims are brought by the personal representative of the deceased person. We review who may bring the claim in each case.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dark-interior-hallway-with-a-bright-illuminated-exit-sign-ov-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Dimly lit interior hallway with a glowing green exit sign mounted above a door.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with our team about what happened<\/h2>\n<p>If someone you care about was attacked on apartment grounds, you may be dealing with fear, pain, and many questions. You don&#8217;t have to work out the legal side alone.<\/p>\n<p>Share the basic facts of the attack and the property with our team. You can call El Gringo Law, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, or start a chat. The firm&#8217;s website is elgringolaw.com, and Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Our Firm Approaches These Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on Negligent Security<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We concentrate on claims where a property owner or manager failed to protect residents and guests from foreseeable criminal harm, including assaults in parking areas, stairwells, laundry rooms and common areas.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Review of the Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at prior police calls, tenant complaints, repair requests, lighting and lock problems, and security measures to understand what the property knew.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residents and Visitors<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants, guests and visitors can all be affected. Whether you lived at the complex or were there as a guest, we review your situation on its own facts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to the Whole Person<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that a violent attack affects your health, your sense of safety and your daily life. We take time to explain your options in plain language.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Before You Speak With the Property&#x27;s Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance representatives may contact you soon after an incident. You do not have to give a recorded statement or sign anything right away. Talking with a lawyer first can help you understand what you are being asked.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps That Can Help Protect Your Health and Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Safe and Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health comes first. Seek medical attention for injuries, even if they seem minor at first, and follow the treatment your providers recommend.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report the Assault<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make a police report and ask for the report number. A written record created close to the event can be important later.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write Down What You Remember<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record the date, time, location, and the names or descriptions of anyone involved. Note who saw what happened and how the property looked.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, photos, texts, emails and any notices from management. 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