{"id":369,"date":"2026-10-26T05:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T05:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-73-29-182.nip.io\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/shopping-center-retail-attack-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T02:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:04:55","slug":"shopping-center-retail-attack-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/shopping-center-retail-attack-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Albuquerque Shopping Center Security Lawyer | 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-70 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-366\" 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-4.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-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-4-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-key-photo-4.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)\">Shopping Center Injuries \u00b7 Albuquerque &amp; 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)\">Hurt at a Shopping Center? We Focus on Holding Property Owners Accountable<\/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 injured in shopping centers, parking lots and other commercial properties in New Mexico. Start with a free, confidential first consultation, 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 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\/contact\/\">Request 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 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you were attacked or seriously hurt inside a shopping center or retail store, you may have a claim against the property owner or manager. People searching for a shopping center security lawyer Albuquerque often start after a frightening attack. This guide explains how these claims work in New Mexico, what happens first, and why timing matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Shopping Center Attack Claim?<\/h2>\n<p>A shopping center attack claim asks whether the property owner protected visitors from a crime that was foreseeable. The attacker is usually the person who caused the harm. The claim focuses on what the owner or a security contractor did, or failed to do, before the attack.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico describes this duty in plain terms. A landowner must use ordinary care to protect a visitor from harm caused by the foreseeable conduct of a third party, including criminal conduct (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1320 NMRA<\/a>). A negligence claim generally requires a duty, a breach of that duty, and a breach that caused the harm (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This type of claim can fit shoppers, customers, delivery drivers, and other visitors hurt in stores, malls, parking structures, or shared walkways. We help people hurt in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces.<\/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 someone hurt you in a store, mall, or parking lot, you may have a claim against the property owner, and our team can review it 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\/contact\/\">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-lined-up-under-wa-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A carpeted hotel hallway with wooden doors lined up under warm ceiling lights.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Can a Shopping Center Claim Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek payment for the losses the attack caused. Common losses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills, from emergency care to surgery, therapy, and future treatment tied to the injury.<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and a reduced ability to earn a living.<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and emotional harm.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of enjoyment of everyday life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Several facts often shape whether security was reasonable. These include prior crimes or complaints on the property, lighting and camera coverage, locks and access control, staffing and patrols, and how the owner responded to earlier problems. Written records, photos, and witness names can help show these facts.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>, a wrongful death action brought under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-1<\/a> must be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How Does the Process Work, Step by Step?<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a consultation. It then moves through evidence, investigation, and building the claim. Here is what to expect.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You tell us what happened, where, and when.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence.<\/strong> We request incident reports, video, security logs, and maintenance records. Video is sometimes overwritten on a set schedule, so early requests matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate the property.<\/strong> We review lighting, entry points, prior incidents, and the security in place on the day of the attack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify responsible parties.<\/strong> This may include the owner, a management company, or a security contractor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build the damages picture.<\/strong> We gather medical records, bills, work records, and notes on how the injury affects daily life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate or litigate.<\/strong> Many claims settle before trial. We prepare each case as if it may go to court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. For an injury to the person or reputation of any person, actions must be brought within three years (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>). A wrongful death action must be brought within three years after the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978 \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>). How these rules apply to your case depends on the facts, so early review helps protect your options.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Fees and Costs?<\/h2>\n<p>Fees and costs are set out in the written agreement, and you should read it before you sign. Our initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Keep these steps in mind as you decide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask about every fee and cost at the consultation, before any work begins.<\/li>\n<li>Read each term of the written agreement before you sign.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about anything you do not understand, and keep copies of what you sign.<\/li>\n<li>Bring any medical bills, repair estimates, or insurance letters you already have. They help show what the attack has cost so far.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law?<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law is a New Mexico personal injury firm. Its work includes car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our lawyers give legal advice on claims. Our team handles intake, records requests, and client updates, so you always know who to ask.<\/p>\n<p>Every case is different, and past results do not predict what happens in yours. We will review the facts of your situation at the consultation and explain what we see.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Shopping Center Attack Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if the attacker was never caught?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim against the property owner may still be possible.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to prove the owner knew about the danger?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Prior incidents and complaints can show what the owner should have expected.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Mexico uses comparative fault. Your share of fault reduces your damages (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2218 NMRA<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I have to go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many claims resolve without a trial. Each case is still prepared as if it may go to court.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can bring a wrongful death claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The personal representative of the deceased person brings the action. The damages consider the family&#8217;s financial loss from the death.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines depend on the type of claim. Early review protects evidence and your options.<\/p><\/details>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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\/contact\/\">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\/dark-interior-with-a-bright-illuminated-exit-sign-providing-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Dark interior with a bright illuminated exit sign providing guidance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If someone attacked you in a store, mall, or parking lot, a claim against the owner may be worth reviewing. Video, incident reports, and security records can disappear, so timing matters. Share the date, the place, and what happened, and we will set up your consultation. You can reach us through our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> at elgringolaw.com. Responsible lawyer: Josh Wood, El Gringo Law.<\/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\">Why people reach out to El Gringo Law<\/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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Reach us your way<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the firm, send a contact form or start a chat. Choose the option that feels most comfortable.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear answers, promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team will review what happened at the property and explain the questions you&#x27;re facing in plain language.<\/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\">Respect for your situation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that a shopping center injury can disrupt your health, work and family. We aim to make the process easier to understand.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\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\">Shopping center cases we handle<\/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\">Negligent security<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assaults or other crimes in parking lots, stores or common areas, where inadequate lighting, locks, patrols or other safety measures may have played a role.<\/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\">Premises liability<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slip and fall injuries, falling merchandise, broken walkways, and other unsafe conditions that property owners or managers should have addressed.<\/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\">Catastrophic injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious injuries that require long-term medical care, rehabilitation or changes to daily life, including spinal cord injuries, amputations and burn injuries.<\/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\">Wrongful death<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families who have lost a loved one in a shopping center incident may have questions about their options. We can talk through them with you.<\/p><\/div><\/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\">A helpful step right away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re able, write down what you remember, keep photos of the location and your injuries, and save any incident reports or receipts. These details can help your lawyer understand what happened.<\/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\">Tell us what happened<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/contact\/\">Tell us what happened<\/a><\/div><\/div>\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 Josh Wood and the El Gringo Law team about your shopping center injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Call, chat or submit a form for 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\/contact\/\">Call, chat or submit a form for your free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">Negligent Security Lawyer in New Mexico: When a Business Should Have Protected You<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/wrongful-death-negligent-security-albuquerque\/\">Wrongful Death from a Shooting or Assault on Business Property in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/hospital-parking-lot-negligent-security-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Hospital Parking Lot Attack Lawyer in Albuquerque | Negligent Security<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/albuquerque-apartment-hotel-assault-owner-liability\/\">Assault at an Apartment or Hotel in Albuquerque: Can the Owner Be Liable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/albuquerque-negligent-security-lawyer\/\">Negligent Security Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/apartment-complex-assault-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Apartment Complex Assault Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a New Mexico store, mall or parking lot? 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