Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Mexico

Statute of limitations for suing 'slip and fall' at work

May 14, 2000 I was Lead Supervisor Food and Nutrution at a hospital. I was helped by Workers' Comp beginning Aug. 2000. I still have serious injuries that Workers' is not giving proper medical treatment for.

Marriotte Corporation managed the food service, but I was employed by the hospital.

Can I sue Marriotte for the physical, cognitive injuries and chronic pain?

I am on Workers' through employment at the hospital.

Marriotte Corp. managed the hospital food service.

Can I sue Marriotte?


Asked on 2/26/04, 4:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Statute of limitations for suing 'slip and fall' at work

Worker's Compensation bars lawsuits against the employer, even if s/he is negligent. It does not bar suits against parties not the employer, and they may be sued provided there is evidence of their independent negligence in addition to that of the employer. Consult a Personal Injury attorney. Initial consultation is done at no charge. NM's statute of limitations for negligence is 3 years against a non-governmental defendant.

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Answered on 2/26/04, 4:35 pm


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