Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Crash at Montgomery Blvd & Pennsylvania St

Albuquerque, NM (December 5, 2023) – On Tuesday morning, December 5, at least one person was hurt following a car crash in Albuquerque. The accident occurred early that morning at around 6:33 a.m. at the corner of Montgomery Boulevard NE and Pennsylvania Street NE. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. 

The injured parties were later transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. The severity of the related damages has not yet been confirmed. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation, and more information will be provided as the investigation progresses. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

Driver distraction continues to be a serious issue in the state of New Mexico. Nearly 20.6 percent of car crashes reported across the state involve a distracted driver, according to the 2018 New Mexico Traffic Crash Annual Report (NMTCAR). Human error is a common factor in serious collisions and a total of 21,894 of the state’s 62,787 crashes in 2015 involved some form of driver inattention. More than 3,000 people are killed annually in distracted-driver crashes each year in the United States. 

There is always a lot on the line after a serious car crash. It only takes a few seconds for you to be seriously injured due to the actions of a reckless motorist. You can be left with unexpected injuries and other damages that can make life difficult, and it is common for crash victims to be unable to return to work for some time as they deal with their injuries. Your ability to achieve a full recovery will depend on what you do, or even what you fail to do, immediately following the incident. You need to be sure that you have a trusted personal injury lawyer you can contact in order to get the legal guidance necessary for a complete recovery. 

There are certain things that need to be done to strengthen a personal injury claim. Your health and well-being should always be a priority, and you need to be sure that you visit a doctor in order to be examined. You need to be sure you understand your situation and condition, and a visit to the doctor can also provide a link between the crash and your injuries. This is important evidence that can be used to strengthen your case. 

You are not alone after a serious crash. At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe that innocent victims should not be held liable for the actions of reckless drivers. Our Albuquerque car crash lawyers understand the law and have a proven track record fighting for the rights of crash victims in New Mexico. If you are ready to get started on your claim, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.