{"id":5069,"date":"2026-11-05T02:45:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T02:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/medical-office-clinic-negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:40:34","slug":"medical-office-clinic-negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/medical-office-clinic-negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Negligent Security Lawyer for Medical Offices"},"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-5067\" alt=\"A dim hotel corridor at night with a green-lit keycard reader beside a closed door and a ceiling security camera.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dim-hotel-corridor-at-night-with-a-green-lit-keycard-reade-photo-1.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 \u00b7 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 at a Medical Office? Let&#x27;s Talk About Who Should Have Kept You Safe.<\/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 assaults and other crimes on medical office property in 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\">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\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 with a conversation<\/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 initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries 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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on negligent security<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We concentrate our practice on injury claims, including harm caused by inadequate security on property owned or controlled by others.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible attorney<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Wood, who is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is responsible for the content of this page and for your case discussion.<\/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 us, submit the contact form on this page, or start a chat to ask your questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A New Mexico <a href=\"\/resources\/negligent-security-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">negligent security lawyer<\/a> can review whether a clinic or medical office failed to protect visitors from a foreseeable crime. New Mexico landowners owe visitors a duty of ordinary care to protect them from harm caused by a third party&#8217;s foreseeable conduct, including criminal conduct. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1320 NMRA<\/a> This page explains what that duty means at a medical property, what a claim generally has to show, and what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2>What Negligent Security Means at a Medical Office or Clinic<\/h2>\n<p>Negligent security is a claim that a property owner did not take reasonable steps to protect people from foreseeable crimes committed by others. The focus is the owner&#8217;s conduct, not only the attacker&#8217;s conduct.<\/p>\n<p>If an attack causes a death, the wrongful death action is brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person.<\/p>\n<p>Medical properties often include areas like these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parking lots and parking garages<\/li>\n<li>Building entrances, lobbies, and waiting areas<\/li>\n<li>Hallways and stairwells used after hours<\/li>\n<li>Early-morning and late-evening access points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medical properties draw attention for a few reasons. People visiting them may arrive early, leave late, or feel unwell. Busy entrances and shared spaces can make it hard to watch every area at once.<\/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 you were hurt in a clinic parking lot or medical building, you may have a claim, and El Gringo Law can review the facts with you at no cost. 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\/11\/concrete-staircase-with-a-security-device-in-a-minimalist-of-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Concrete staircase with a security device in a minimalist office building corridor.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Claim Generally Has to Show<\/h2>\n<p>A negligence claim generally needs a duty, a breach of that duty, and a link between the breach and the harm. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac, 2003-NMSC-018<\/a> In a security case, those ideas usually come down to a few questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duty:<\/strong> Did the owner or manager control the area where the harm happened?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foreseeability:<\/strong> Was a crime like this reasonably foreseeable? Prior incidents, police calls, and complaints to management can all matter. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cde.ucr.cjis.gov\/LATEST\/webapp\/#\/pages\/explorer\/crime\/crime-trend\">FBI Crime Data Explorer<\/a> publishes reported crime data by agency for New Mexico jurisdictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach:<\/strong> Did the owner fail to take reasonable steps, such as adequate lighting, cameras, locked access, or patrols?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causation:<\/strong> Did that failure play a real role in the harm? A cause doesn&#8217;t have to be the only cause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages:<\/strong> What losses followed, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fault can be shared. Under the several liability statute, a defendant generally pays only its own share of fault, with listed exceptions. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">Section 41-3A-1 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>, when the doctrine of comparative fault applies to a claim, joint and several liability for two or more wrongdoers whose conduct proximately caused a plaintiff&#8217;s injury is abolished, except as that section otherwise provides, and the liability of those defendants is several.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters Most After a Medical Property Attack<\/h2>\n<p>The strongest evidence shows what the property looked like and what the owner knew before the attack. Start preserving it early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Police reports, incident numbers, and any calls for service at the property<\/li>\n<li>Surveillance video, which can be overwritten on a schedule<\/li>\n<li>Prior incidents, complaints, and how management responded<\/li>\n<li>Lighting levels, camera placement, door or gate logs, and staffing schedules<\/li>\n<li>Security contracts and maintenance requests about locks or lights<\/li>\n<li>Medical records showing injuries and treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Video often matters most, and timing is critical. New Mexico recognizes liability for intentional spoliation of evidence, which means destroying or hiding evidence. A complaint does not have to be filed first for that liability to arise. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/127\/html\/0729-01.html\">Torres v. El Paso Electric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Write down the date, time, location, and names of witnesses while memory is fresh. Tell a lawyer early so records can be requested before they are lost.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries and Losses a Negligent Security Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A negligent security claim may cover physical injuries, medical costs, lost income, and other losses that follow an attack.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assault injuries, such as fractures, head injuries, and soft-tissue damage<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries that need long-term care<\/li>\n<li>Past and future medical bills, rehabilitation, and assistive equipment<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and a reduced ability to work<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful death, when an attack causes a death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deadlines matter. For a wrongful death claim, New Mexico law requires suit within three years after the cause of action accrues, and it accrues as of the date of death (<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). <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a> The claim is brought by the deceased person&#8217;s personal representative. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a> Injury claims have their own filing deadlines, and claims against public entities can have shorter deadlines and notice rules. Early contact protects your options.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Negligent Security Case Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A case usually moves from an initial consultation to evidence requests, investigation, damages review, negotiation, and, when needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> You describe what happened, and our team reviews the facts with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence requests.<\/strong> Letters ask that video, access logs, and incident records be kept.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The review covers the property, prior incidents, security measures, and the responsible owner, manager, or security contractor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages review.<\/strong> Medical records and wage information document your losses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> The team works with responsible parties and insurers, or files suit when needed to protect the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends by settlement or trial, with updates at each stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the injuries, the number of parties, and whether insurers dispute fault. Our team explains the likely path once it knows the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Contact El Gringo Law for a Medical Office Negligent Security Claim<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents people in New Mexico in personal injury matters, including negligent security, premises liability, and wrongful death. Josh Wood, who is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice areas also include car accidents, trucking accidents, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries. The firm works with clients in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, Las Cruces, Taos, and Farmington.<\/p>\n<p>Our team aims to explain each step in plain terms. You can reach the firm through its <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/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\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 with a glowing green exit sign above a doorway.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About Medical Office Negligent Security Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I bring a claim if the attacker was never caught?<\/summary><p>A claim focuses on the owner&#8217;s conduct and what was foreseeable. Whether the attacker was caught is only one part of the picture.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a medical office owe a duty in its parking lot?<\/summary><p>A property owner or manager may owe visitors ordinary care in a parking lot or garage it controls. Control of the area is a key question.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was a companion or family member, not a patient?<\/summary><p>After a death, the claim is brought by the personal representative.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon should I contact a lawyer?<\/summary><p>Sooner is better, because video can be overwritten and deadlines apply. Early contact helps preserve records before they are lost.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my case go to trial?<\/summary><p>Many claims resolve without a trial, but some require filing suit to protect the claim.<\/p>\n<p>If you were attacked in a clinic parking lot or medical building and are deciding what to do next, send your questions through <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">our contact form<\/a> or start a chat. You&#8217;ll get a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><\/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 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>If you were hurt, take care of your health first<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor. If the police were called, ask for the report number. Then contact us so we can talk through what happened.<\/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\">Start a chat<\/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\/\">Start a chat<\/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 discuss<\/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\">Parking lot and garage incidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assaults or robberies in lots and parking structures that a medical office owns, operates, or controls.<\/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\">Attacks inside the building<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violence in waiting rooms, hallways, restrooms, or exam areas that may have been prevented with reasonable security measures.<\/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\">Questions about lighting, locks, and cameras<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerns about poor lighting, unsecured entrances, or missing monitoring where patients and visitors come and go.<\/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\">Cases where the attacker was not caught<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim may still be worth discussing when the focus is the property owner&#x27;s conduct and what risks were foreseeable.<\/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 medical office injury. 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