{"id":5313,"date":"2026-11-06T04:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/premises-liability-lawyer-new-mexico\/are-premises-liability-cases-hard-to-win\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T04:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:29:08","slug":"are-premises-liability-cases-hard-to-win","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/premises-liability-lawyer-new-mexico\/are-premises-liability-cases-hard-to-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Liability Lawyer in New Mexico: Is It Hard to Win?"},"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-5312\" alt=\"A dimly lit hotel hallway 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\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-dimly-lit-hotel-hallway-at-night-with-a-green-glowing-keyc-photo-5.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)\">Premises Liability \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 on Someone Else&#x27;s Property? Get Clear Answers From El Gringo Law<\/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)\">Slip and falls, unsafe conditions, and property hazards can leave you facing medical bills and hard questions. Talk with our team about what happened and what your options may look like.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Are premises liability cases hard to win? The short answer<\/h2>\n<p>Premises liability cases are not automatically hard or easy to win. The outcome turns on the facts: how the injury happened, what the property owner knew, what the evidence shows, and how well the injuries are documented.<\/p>\n<p>A premises liability claim is a type of negligence claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a> describes the basic New Mexico elements: a duty, a breach of that duty, and a breach that caused the damages.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, the contest usually centers on three questions. Did the owner know, or should it have known, about the hazard? How is fault shared? Can the injured person prove the hazard caused the injury?<\/p>\n<p>Gaps in treatment and lost evidence make cases harder to prove. Prompt medical care, plus photos, video, and witness names, makes the facts easier to show.<\/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 fall or an assault on property you didn&#x27;t control left you hurt, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the fault question alone. Our team can talk through your facts 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\/hallway-with-lit-room-numbers-beside-doors-in-a-hotel-corrid-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel hallway with illuminated room numbers beside each door.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The four parts of a premises liability case<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duty.<\/strong> New Mexico calls a person who enters property a visitor. An owner or occupant owes a visitor a duty to use ordinary care to keep the premises safe, as <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1309<\/a> explains. That duty applies even when a danger is open and obvious, unless the trial court determines that the visitor&#8217;s negligence was unforeseeable as a matter of law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach.<\/strong> A breach involves a condition that foreseeably poses an unreasonable risk of injury. A wet floor with no warning sign or a broken stair are common examples.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causation.<\/strong> The hazard must be a significant link to the injury. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-305<\/a>, a condition is a cause if it contributes to the injury and the injury would not have occurred without it. Medical records and incident evidence help connect the two.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another, the person who, or the corporation which, would have been liable if death had not ensued shall be liable to an action for damages, notwithstanding the death of the person injured, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where premises liability claims are usually contested<\/h2>\n<p>Most premises claims are contested over notice, shared fault, and evidence. Each one can change the value of a case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notice.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1318<\/a>, an owner is charged with knowing about a condition that a reasonable inspection would have revealed. The owner is also charged with knowing about a condition it or its employees caused. How long a hazard existed often matters.<\/li>\n<li>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 the portion of the total dollar amount awarded as damages equal to the ratio of that defendant&#8217;s fault to the total fault attributed to all persons, including plaintiffs, defendants and persons not party to the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence loss.<\/strong> Video gets overwritten, and logs and incident reports can disappear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early statements.<\/strong> Recorded statements and early offers can shape how the incident is described. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-3-4<\/a>, a release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor does not discharge the other tortfeasors unless the release so provides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How slip and fall and negligent security claims differ<\/h2>\n<p>Slip and fall claims usually turn on how a hazard came to be and how long it stayed. Negligent security claims usually turn on whether the harm was foreseeable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slip and fall.<\/strong> Key facts include how long the hazard was present, whether warning signs or cleanup happened, and who caused the condition. Those facts tie back to notice under UJI 13-1318.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negligent security.<\/strong> The question is whether a criminal act was foreseeable. Evidence often includes prior incidents on the property and whether basic protections, such as lighting, locks, or patrols, were in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual assault on premises.<\/strong> These cases need careful handling of evidence and privacy. Our team discusses these matters in a confidential setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> When a fatal incident ties to premises conditions or security, the family&#8217;s claim raises the same liability questions, plus the death statutes described above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every claim turns on its own facts. The same location can produce very different claims depending on what happened there.<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect: steps and timeline<\/h2>\n<p>A premises claim usually moves through five steps. Early steps focus on preserving proof, and a lawsuit comes only if the claim cannot be resolved first.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> You describe the incident and your injuries. Bring photos, incident reports, and medical papers you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Requests for video, maintenance logs, and incident reports go out early, because evidence can be lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Records tie the injuries to the incident and show the costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> The claim goes to the property owner&#8217;s insurer with the supporting evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If the claim is not resolved, a lawsuit may follow. It moves through discovery, then settlement or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>, an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person is subject to a three-year period. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>, every action instituted under the wrongful death provisions must be brought within three years after the cause of action accrues, and the cause of action accrues as of the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death). Start early.<\/p>\n<h2>Fees, costs, and why El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>Many readers ask whether premises liability cases are hard to win. The first step to answering that question for your own facts is a conversation.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Our practice focuses on personal injury matters, including car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the lawyer responsible for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. You can reach the firm through the website at elgringolaw.com.<\/p>\n<p>Readers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Taos, Farmington, Bernalillo County, and Sandoval County can reach out the same way.<\/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><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are premises liability cases hard to win?<\/summary><p>They can be, depending on notice, shared fault, and proof. Prompt medical care and preserved evidence make the facts easier to show.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is premises liability the same as general liability?<\/summary><p>No. Premises liability is a negligence claim about unsafe property conditions. General liability is an insurance policy that often pays such claims.<\/p><\/details><h3>Recovering when you were partly at fault<\/h3><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>New Mexico generally allows three years for personal injury claims. Wrongful death claims generally have three years from 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).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I save after a fall or incident?<\/summary><p>Save photos, medical records, receipts, and the names of any witnesses. Keep the shoes or clothing you wore that day.<\/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-carpeted-hotel-hallway-with-wooden-doors-lit-by-overhead-c-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A carpeted hotel hallway with wooden doors on each side, lit by ceiling lights.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with El Gringo Law about your premises injury<\/h2>\n<p>If you were hurt on property you did not control, or your family lost someone in a fatal incident on someone else&#8217;s property, the next step is a conversation about your facts. Bring the date, the location, and any photos or records you have. Call the firm or send a message through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a> to get started.<\/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. 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We take time to learn how you are doing and what you need.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Review of the Facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at incident reports, photos, maintenance records, and medical records to understand what happened.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, Direct Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team explains each step in plain language so you know what to expect.<\/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\">Confidential Conversations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Protect Your Evidence Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the hazard, the location, and your injuries, along with names of witnesses and any incident report, can be valuable. Keep your medical paperwork and receipts in one place.<\/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 El Gringo Law<\/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 El Gringo Law<\/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\">Questions That Often Shape Premises Liability Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><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\">What Caused the Hazard?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wet floors, broken stairs, icy walkways, poor lighting, and missing warnings each raise different questions about how the condition developed.<\/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\">Did the Property Owner Know?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the owner or manager knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition is often central to these claims.<\/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\">Was Anyone Else Involved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared responsibility among owners, tenants, contractors, or others can affect how a claim is evaluated.<\/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\">Is the Proof Preserved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prompt medical care and preserved evidence help show both the condition and the injuries it caused.<\/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 Premises 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\">Request Your Free, Confidential 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, Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\/premises-liability-lawyer-new-mexico\/best-premises-liability-lawyer-near-me\/\">Best Premises Liability Lawyer Near Me<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are premises liability cases hard to win in New Mexico? 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