Albuquerque, NM – Serious Injury Collision on Atrisco Vista Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (December 29, 2023) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Friday morning, December 29. At around 7:28 a.m., the collision was reported on Atrisco Vista Boulevard NW. The extent and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics and local authorities were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. 

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

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

The majority of fatalities and serious injuries in New Mexico are caused by car crashes, and the state’s roads are getting worse every year. The data indicates that 2021 was the deadliest year in New Mexico for car crashes. More people died in collisions in the Land of Enchantment that year than in the previous ten years put together. There were 425 fatalities reported in 2019, increasing to 470 deaths in 2021. The majority of these collisions were entirely avoidable and resulted from irresponsible driving.

After a major car accident, you must be able to establish negligence in order to pursue a claim for compensation. You also need to be able to provide proof of the severity of your injuries from the crash. Your Albuquerque personal injury lawyer will support you at every stage to maximize your recovery. By gathering important evidence from your collision and interviewing any witnesses who may have witnessed the collision, your attorney will be able to help show that the negligent driver is accountable. This is just one of the several ways that should you decide to pursue a claim for compensation following a catastrophic car accident, you can greatly benefit from the assistance of a qualified attorney.

You need to make sure that no insurance company takes unfair advantage of you during this difficult period. Our legal team will manage the negotiations with the insurance provider. If settlement talks do not result in a fair settlement, we are prepared to go to court and continue to fight for your full compensation. We can handle your case to ensure that it is handled appropriately, allowing you to focus on your health and well-being. 

You need to know that you are not alone if you suffer severe injuries from a car accident. Will Ferguson & Associates’ legal team is ready to take on your case and fight for your rightful compensation. If you have any questions about your ability to pursue a claim after a catastrophic auto accident, give us a call at (505) 243-5566.  Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers can answer any questions that you may have about your right to pursue a claim during a free consultation.