Sometimes, under New Mexico law, certain classes of employees may worry their employment sector excludes them from protections under employer liability laws regarding personal injury in the workplace. One such class of employees is farm workers and laborers, and if you are employed on a farm you may fear that in the event of a farm accident, your employer would not be held liable for any damages or losses associated with your injury.
Are farm workers covered under New Mexico liability laws?
Proving driver fatigue
Late night driving is often nerve-wracking. Not only do you have to contend with your own exhaustion, darkened streets, weather conditions and unexpected animal crossings, but you also have to fear other drivers who may not be as alert as you. When driving New Mexico's highways and streets, you may end up in a motor vehicle accident caused by driver fatigue. We at Almanzar & Youngers, PA understand the frustration involved in proving driver fatigue in the event of an accident.
Do you have a right to detain livestock if they injure you?
It may be a little far-fetched to imagine, but it can happen. You may be minding your own business on private or public New Mexico land only for a horse, cow, even a duck or chicken to injure you with a stray kick, flapping wings or a stabbing beak. Someone's livestock has run out of control, and you have just been the victim of an animal attack. The question is, do you have the right to detain that livestock until their owners can claim them and be held accountable for your injuries or damages to your personal property?
Lack of security in public places results in serious injury
Public places in New Mexico are generally safe, but serious accidents can and do happen because of dangerous property conditions.
Avoiding liabilities this holiday season
Homeowners in New Mexico are typically held liable for accidents that occur in their home. During the holidays, the chances of accidents increase, but there are precautions people can take to mitigate injuries.
Pursuing action after sexual abuse
The pain and suffering you face in the event of sexual abuse in New Mexico communities can be catastrophic. No matter if the abuse was a one-time incident or a series of repeated incidents, you may deal with repercussions impacting your mental and physical health, capacity and happiness for the rest of your life. At Almanzar & Youngers, PA, we want nothing more than to see you receive the justice you deserve for such a heinous incident.
