{"id":1543,"date":"2026-10-29T00:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T00:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/bernalillo-county-negligent-security-lawsuit\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T08:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T08:52:31","slug":"bernalillo-county-negligent-security-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/bernalillo-county-negligent-security-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Negligent Security Lawsuit Bernalillo County | El Gringo Law"},"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-1542\" alt=\"A dim hotel hallway at night with a glowing green keycard reader beside a closed room door and a ceiling security camera.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dim-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-glowing-green-keycard-re-photo.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 | Bernalillo County, New Mexico<\/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)\">Hurt in a Crime on Someone Else&#x27;s Property? Talk With Our Team.<\/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 focuses on personal injury cases, including negligent security claims, for people in Bernalillo County and across New Mexico. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with 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 chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request a 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\/\">Request a 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\n<p>Negligent security lawsuit Bernalillo County cases ask one main question: did the property owner or manager fail to protect people from a crime that could have been foreseen? In Bernalillo County, these claims often follow assaults in apartment complexes, hotels, parking lots, and shopping areas.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you love was hurt in an incident like this, the key issue is what the owner knew or should have known about the risk. This page explains how that issue is usually examined, which deadlines matter, and what the process looks like. It also explains how to reach El Gringo Law.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Negligent Security Lawsuit Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A negligent security lawsuit claims that a property owner or manager did not use reasonable care to protect people from a foreseeable crime committed by someone else. The attacker is a third party, not the owner.<\/p>\n<p>These cases often involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assaults in apartment complexes and hotels<\/li>\n<li>Attacks in parking lots and parking garages<\/li>\n<li>Shootings and armed robberies on commercial property<\/li>\n<li>Sexual assaults that happen on the premises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If someone died, the family may bring a wrongful death claim. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>, that action is brought in the name of the deceased person&#8217;s personal representative.<\/p>\n<p>Claims usually name the property owner, a management company, or a security contractor. The attacker is rarely the only party a claim looks at. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bjs.ojp.gov\/data-collection\/ncvs\">National Crime Victimization Survey<\/a> tracks crimes such as assault and robbery nationally.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an assault on someone else&#x27;s property left you or a loved one hurt, you may have a claim, and our team can talk it through with you. 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\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 carpeted hotel hallway with wooden doors and ceiling lights stretching into the distance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>When a Property Owner Can Be Held Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>A property owner can be held responsible when it fails to use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for use by a visitor against crimes it could foresee. New Mexico&#8217;s jury instructions describe this duty.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1320 NMRA<\/a>, a landowner must use ordinary care to protect a visitor from harm caused by the foreseeable conduct of a third party. That conduct can be criminal.<\/p>\n<p>The defendant owed a duty, breached it, caused the harm, and the injured person suffered damages. The breach must be a proximate cause, meaning it produced the injury in a natural and continuous sequence.<\/p>\n<p>Foreseeability is the center of these cases. Useful evidence often includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior similar crimes on or near the property<\/li>\n<li>Tenant or customer complaints<\/li>\n<li>Police calls and past incident reports<\/li>\n<li>Known problems that were never repaired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Security failures often examined include broken locks or gates, poor lighting, unpatrolled parking areas, disabled cameras, and ignored complaints. Each incident turns on its own facts, so a review of the records matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Case Can Seek to Recover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek compensation for losses the injury caused. These may include medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<p>In a wrongful death case, the jury considers the pecuniary injury from the death to the people entitled to the judgment. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>, the jury in a wrongful death action may give damages it deems fair and just, having regard to the mitigating or aggravating circumstances attending the wrongful act, neglect or default. Judgment proceeds are distributed to statutory beneficiaries under the same section.<\/p>\n<p>Family members may also have their own loss of consortium claim.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>, in causes of action to which several liability applies, a defendant who establishes that another&#8217;s fault is a proximate cause of the plaintiff&#8217;s injury is liable only for its proportionate share of the damages. However, joint and several liability still applies to anyone who acted with the intention of inflicting injury or damage; to persons vicariously liable for one another and to persons strictly liable for the manufacture and sale of a defective product, but in those two cases only to that portion of the total liability attributed to those persons; and to situations not covered by those and having a sound basis in public policy.<\/p>\n<h2>Negligent Security Lawsuit Bernalillo County: Deadlines and Early Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Most personal injury claims in New Mexico must be filed within three years. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a> provides that an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person must be brought within three years.<\/p>\n<p>For wrongful death, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a> requires the action within three years. The cause of action accrues as of the date of death.<\/p>\n<p>Different notice rules apply when a city, county, or other public body may be responsible. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-4-16<\/a>, a person who claims damages from the state or a local public body under the Tort Claims Act must present a written notice stating the time, place and circumstances of the loss or injury within ninety days after the occurrence, unless the governmental entity had actual notice of the occurrence. The ninety days do not include up to ninety days during which the injured person is incapacitated from giving notice by reason of injury. For a wrongful death claim, the notice may be presented by or on behalf of the personal representative of the deceased person or any person claiming benefits of the proceeds of a wrongful death action, or the consular officer of a foreign country of which the deceased was a citizen, within six months after the date of the occurrence of the injury which resulted in the death; but if the deceased person had presented a notice that would have been sufficient had he lived, an action for wrongful death may be brought without any additional notice.<\/p>\n<p>Early steps help preserve proof. Video may be overwritten, and witnesses may move away.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually moves from a first consultation to evidence gathering, a claim to the insurer, and a lawsuit only if needed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You share the date, location, injuries, and any police report number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence gathering.<\/strong> Police reports, lease documents, prior incident records, lighting and camera data, and witness names are requested.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand.<\/strong> The claim goes to the owner and its insurer. Settlement talks may begin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing suit, if needed.<\/strong> The complaint is filed and served on the defendants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery.<\/strong> Both sides exchange documents and may take depositions. This is often the longest stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case may settle, be dismissed, or go to trial. Timing varies with the case and the court&#8217;s schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Start keeping these items now: medical records, receipts, photos, messages with the property, and witness names.<\/p>\n<h2>Fees, Costs, and the Free Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. In Spanish, this is a consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.<\/p>\n<p>Ask us these questions during your consultation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How are court costs and litigation expenses handled if there is no recovery?<\/li>\n<li>When will I see any fee arrangement in writing?<\/li>\n<li>What happens next if I decide not to continue?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Why El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people injured in car accidents, trucking crashes, and premises incidents. The firm also handles negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, and catastrophic injury matters.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our lawyers and our team work on your case, and our support staff are assistants and office staff.<\/p>\n<p>We aim to explain each step in plain language and answer your questions as they come up.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I bring a claim if I was a visitor, not a tenant?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, visitors such as shoppers or hotel guests may have a claim under New Mexico&#8217;s duty to visitors. Outcomes depend on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A police report is useful evidence. A consultation can review whatever records you have.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family sue after a fatal attack?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A wrongful death action is brought by the personal representative of the deceased person.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the attacker was never caught?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A civil claim against a property owner is a separate matter from any criminal case against the attacker.<\/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=\"Illuminated exit sign glowing above a dark hallway, marking the way out.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>You may be recovering from an attack you never expected. You may also be trying to make sense of a loss that happened to someone you love. Decisions about deadlines and evidence can feel urgent.<\/p>\n<p>Reach us through our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, or start a chat on our website at elgringolaw.com. 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help<\/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 Personal Injury Practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Gringo Law focuses on personal injury matters, including negligent security, car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death.<\/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 Your Situation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We listen to how the harm happened, what it has meant for you and your family, and what questions matter most to you.<\/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\">Review of Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police reports, photos, medical records, and witness information can all help us understand what happened. Bring whatever you have.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the process in plain language so you can make informed decisions at every stage.<\/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\">Keep What You Have<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an incident report, photos of the location, texts or messages about the event, or medical and billing records, keep them in a safe place. Do not throw away items that may relate to what happened. Our team can review everything during your free consultation.<\/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\">Share Your Situation With Us<\/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\/\">Share Your Situation With Us<\/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\">Situations We Review<\/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\">Inadequate Lighting or Locks<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark parking areas, broken gates, or doors that do not lock can be part of a negligent security review.<\/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\">Lack of Security Presence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at whether a property had security staff, cameras, or other protections that were expected for that location.<\/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\">Known Safety Problems<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior incidents on or near a property may be relevant when we review what the property owner or manager knew.<\/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\">Victims and Their Families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injured visitors, customers, tenants, and families who have lost a loved one may all contact us to talk about their options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center 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