{"id":4796,"date":"2026-11-04T02:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/ladder-fall-catastrophic-injury-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T02:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:09:38","slug":"ladder-fall-catastrophic-injury-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/ladder-fall-catastrophic-injury-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladder Fall Catastrophic Injury Albuquerque | 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-4795\" alt=\"Engineer in a high-visibility vest scans a crushed guardrail end on a rural road with a handheld laser scanner.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-guardrail-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)\">Catastrophic Injuries | 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)\">Hurt in a Ladder Fall? Talk With El Gringo Law Before You Decide What Comes Next<\/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)\">Ladder falls can cause serious, life-changing injuries. Our team focuses on catastrophic injury claims and offers 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\/en\/contact-us\/\">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 November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A fall from a ladder or scaffold can cause serious, lasting harm. When someone else&#8217;s fault played a part, the injured person may have a claim. A ladder fall catastrophic injury claim in Albuquerque looks at who controlled the equipment, how it was set up and maintained, and what caused it to fail. El Gringo Law represents people hurt in these falls, including families who lose a loved one. This page explains what these claims cover, who may be responsible, what to preserve now, and how the process works.<\/p>\n<h2>What a ladder or fall-from-height catastrophic injury claim is<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury claim covers serious harm that changes work, daily life, or long-term health. A fall from a ladder, scaffold, roof edge, or other raised surface can cause these injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries, which can affect movement and feeling<\/li>\n<li>Amputations<\/li>\n<li>Severe fractures and traumatic brain injury<\/li>\n<li>Burn injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A spinal cord injury high in the neck can be especially dangerous. An injury between the C1 and C4 segments can stop breathing, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A fall on someone&#8217;s property can fall under premises liability. New Mexico&#8217;s visitor instruction says an owner or occupant must use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for visitors. See <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1309 visitor duty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for two readers. The first is the injured person. The second is a family member pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal fall.<\/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 a ladder or scaffold fall has left you facing serious injuries, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can walk you through the next steps. 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-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boarding an accessibility van via a lift, assisted by a driver.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who may be responsible when a ladder, scaffold, or elevated surface fails<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility for the same fall. Possible parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property owners and managers who control a site and leave known hazards unfixed<\/li>\n<li>Contractors, employers, and subcontractors who set up, inspect, or work from ladders and scaffolds<\/li>\n<li>Equipment owners, rental companies, and maintenance providers when access equipment is not properly assembled, inspected, or maintained. See also <a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/scaffold-fall-catastrophic-injury-albuquerque\/\">Albuquerque scaffold fall claims<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturers and distributors when a ladder breaks or collapses because of a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or inadequate warnings. Hinged ladder collapses are one example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under New Mexico&#8217;s several liability rule, each defendant generally pays only its own share of fault rather than the full amount of the damages.<\/p>\n<p>A jury can also assign a percentage of fault to the injured person. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2219 comparative negligence<\/a>, each defendant&#8217;s share is its fault percentage times the total damages.<\/p>\n<p>Causation also matters. A fall must be a proximate cause of the injury. That means it produced the injury in a natural and continuous sequence. It does not have to be the only cause, as explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Early review helps sort out who controlled the work, who knew about the hazard, and who handled the equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>What a claim can cover<\/h2>\n<p>A ladder fall catastrophic injury claim in Albuquerque can seek money for losses the injury causes now and later. Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical costs already owed, plus future care such as surgery, rehabilitation, and medical equipment<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages now and reduced ability to earn in the future<\/li>\n<li>Help at home, such as attendant care, home or vehicle changes, and adaptive equipment, when needed<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, based on the documented injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a wrongful death case, the claim is brought by the personal representative of the deceased person.<\/p>\n<p>Close family members may also have their own loss of consortium claim. That claim belongs to the family member, not to the injured person or the estate, as stated in <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/pdf\/2017\/06\/19\/thompson_v._city_of_albuquerque_1.pdf\">Thompson v. City of Albuquerque<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No dollar figure can be predicted from this page. The value of a claim turns on the injuries, the evidence, and who is responsible.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence and deadlines to check now<\/h2>\n<p>Preserve the equipment, the scene, and your records now. Filing and notice deadlines can run quickly, so act early.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence that helps most:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photos of the scene, the ladder or scaffold, its labels, and any damage, once it is safe to take them<\/li>\n<li>The broken or failed equipment. Do not repair or throw it away.<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details for witnesses<\/li>\n<li>Incident reports, work orders, inspection logs, and maintenance records you know about<\/li>\n<li>Every medical record and bill, plus a steady record of follow-up care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deadlines to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal injury claims generally must be brought within three years, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA 37-1-8 injury deadline<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful death claims generally must be brought within three years (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death). The clock starts on the date of death, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 41-2-2 wrongful death deadline<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 41-2-2, wrongful death filing deadline<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential first consultation. It then moves through investigation, negotiation, and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> Your first consultation is free, confidential, and has no obligation to continue. You describe what happened, and the firm reviews your injuries, photos, and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm works to secure equipment and records, identify responsible parties, and gather medical documentation. Preservation requests go out early, because equipment, footage, and records can be lost or changed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terms review.<\/strong> Before you decide, the firm explains its written terms in plain language, so you know what you are agreeing to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> The firm presents the claim to insurers and responsible parties and keeps you informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If negotiation does not resolve the claim, a lawsuit may be filed. The case may move through discovery, mediation, and, when needed, trial. The right path depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary. Serious injuries often need medical care to progress before a claim can be fully valued.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people hurt in ladder, scaffold, and other serious falls in New Mexico. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Josh Wood is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/li>\n<li>The firm has more than one lawyer, along with support staff.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/li>\n<li>The firm represents people in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Taos, and Farmington, and across Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.<\/li>\n<li>The firm explains each step in plain words, so you and your family can decide with clear information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different, and past outcomes do not predict yours.<\/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\">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>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to the questions people ask most after a ladder or scaffold fall.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I file a lawsuit for a ladder injury?<\/summary><p>Often yes, when someone else&#8217;s negligence or a defective product caused the fall. The facts decide whether a lawsuit or a negotiated claim fits best.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue if the ladder broke?<\/summary><p>Possibly. A break can point to a defect, poor maintenance, or improper setup, and the answer depends on which party is responsible.<\/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>Every case is different, and our team can review the facts of yours with you. A jury can assign you a percentage of fault, which reduces the damages you can recover from the others.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the fall happened at work?<\/summary><p>Workplace falls can involve different rules and benefit systems. Tell the firm about your job during the consultation.<\/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 act?<\/summary><p>For most personal injury claims, the general deadline is three years. Claims against public bodies can require written notice within 90 days.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to the consultation?<\/summary><p>Bring photos, medical records, incident reports, and the names of any witnesses you know.<\/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\/a-wheelchair-user-and-an-assistant-boarding-an-accessible-tr-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A wheelchair user and an assistant use a ramp to board an accessible transportation van outdoors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with our team about your fall<\/h2>\n<p>If a ladder or scaffold fall has left you or a family member facing serious injuries, the next step is a conversation about the facts. You may still be in treatment, unsure who should pay, or weighing whether a claim is worth pursuing. You do not have to sort that out alone. Our team can review what happened, the injuries involved, and the deadlines that may apply.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">El Gringo Law contact form<\/a>, or start a chat on the website at elgringolaw.com. Josh Wood, the responsible lawyer for this page, is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/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 Start Your Claim With 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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on Catastrophic Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on serious injury cases, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, burn injuries, and other catastrophic harm from falls and accidents.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. You can ask questions and understand your options before you decide anything.<\/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\">Responsible Lawyer You Can Reach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Wood, a lawyer licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is responsible for the content of this page. Reach our team through the contact form on this page.<\/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 Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team explains each step of your situation in plain language, so you know what to expect while you focus on recovery.<\/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\">Do Not Assume the Injury Is Minor<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some serious injuries, including spinal and head injuries, may not show their full effects for hours or days after a fall. Get medical evaluation promptly, even if you feel you can walk it off.<\/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\">Call or Message 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\/\">Call or Message 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 to Take After a Ladder Fall<\/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 Medical Care Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek emergency or medical evaluation for your injuries, and follow the treatment plan 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\">Preserve the Ladder<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If possible, keep the ladder and avoid repairing or discarding it. Its condition, setup, and any defects can matter to your claim.<\/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\">Document What Happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down where and how the fall occurred, who was present, and any conditions such as wet floors, poor lighting, or unstable surfaces.<\/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\">Talk With Us Before Giving Statements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurers and other parties may contact you soon after a fall. A free consultation with our team can help you understand your situation before you speak with them.<\/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\">Your First Consultation Is Free, Confidential, and Without Obligation<\/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\">Contact El Gringo Law Today<\/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\/\">Contact El Gringo Law Today<\/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\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/\">Catastrophic Injuries in New Mexico: Costs, Claims, and Your Next Steps | El Gringo Law<\/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\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/life-care-plan-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico\/\">Life Care Plans and Lifetime Medical Costs After Catastrophic Injury in New Mexico<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/lifetime-care-costs-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico\/\">Lifetime Care Costs Catastrophic Injury New Mexico<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/loss-of-consortium-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico\/\">What Is Loss of Consortium in a New Mexico Catastrophic Injury Case?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/medicaid-lien-catastrophic-injury-settlement-new-mexico\/\">Does Medicaid Get Repaid From a Catastrophic Injury Settlement in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/medical-liens-catastrophic-injury-settlement-new-mexico\/\">Do Medical Providers Get Paid First From a Catastrophic Injury Settlement in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a ladder or scaffold fall in Albuquerque? 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