Albuquerque, NM - Injury-Causing Crash Reported at Oak St & MLK Ave

Albuquerque, NM (August 5, 2022) - There were verified injuries following a collision in Albuquerque on Friday, August 5. The crash took place at the intersection of Oak Street and Martin Luther King Avenue at around 10:16 a.m. 

The accident required the aid of emergency responders. The area was closed to outside traffic while paramedics were present. The identities of the injured parties have not been revealed at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. 

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

High-Speed Collisions in New Mexico

A total of 49 notable highway incidents have been the subject of investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1967. Speeding was identified as one of the contributory causes in each of the investigations. Your chances of getting into an accident rise as you go at a faster pace. People engaged in accidents that happen at faster speeds often have more serious injuries. 9,944 persons lost their lives in incidents where speed was a factor alone in 2011.

Most cases result in a settlement. There are times, nevertheless, when disputes arise over who is largely to blame for the disaster. In the hopes of securing favorable compensation for your claim, our legal team is fully prepared to file a case in court and defend you and your claim in front of the judge or jury. Accident victims want support from someone who can serve as their advocate and provide them with wise counsel while they are going through this difficult time.

If a person is engaged in a serious accident in New Mexico, their life could take a sudden turn for the worst. Your car may not be the only thing that suffers when another driver drives recklessly. The combination of speed, heavy machinery, and human carelessness almost invariably leads in some kind of physical harm, and those injuries may have serious effects on both your personal and professional lives.

Victims may be able to navigate the complex legal system and get justice that is rightfully theirs with the assistance of the knowledgeable legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates. Victims are welcome to contact the business and request this help. Call (505) 243-5566 to speak with a skilled Albuquerque personal injury attorney about your legal options if you or a member of your family has been hurt in a vehicle accident.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.