Albuquerque, NM - Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Crash at I-40 & 6th St

Albuquerque, NM (January 3, 2023) - A motorcyclist was injured following a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Monday, January 2. 

The collision was reported on Interstate 40 EB near 6th Street at around 6:28 p.m. A motorcycle was involved in the crash, and the rider was transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition. No updates on the status of the injured party have been provided at this time. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation. 

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

Motorcycle Accidents in New Mexico

In 2016, there were 5,268 motorcycle fatalities recorded on American roadways. Motorcycles only account for 3% of registered vehicles on the road, but they are involved in nearly 14% of fatal accidents. Motorcycle riders are nearly 6 times more likely to be involved in a collision. New Mexico has a high rate of deadly motorcycle crashes, and victims should contact an attorney to pursue due compensation. 

If you were wounded in a crash while riding a motorcycle, a New Mexico motorcycle accident lawyer can help you determine whether you have a claim for compensation against the other driver. We can help you get compensated so that you can pay your medical bills, catch up on lost wages, and pay for any other losses. Our lawyers can help you make a complete recovery. 

Too often, drivers of other vehicles—sometimes under the influence of alcohol or otherwise distracted, tired, or preoccupied—fail to notice motorcycles and cause collisions with life-altering injuries. Victims of this kind of accident are able to hold the driver who caused the accident responsible for the injuries they experienced and obtain compensation for the full range of expenses and losses they incurred under the law. 

The skilled attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates will zealously defend your rights in court after your motorcycle accident and collaborate with you to create a strong case so you can seek monetary compensation for your losses. This is a way you can maximize your rehabilitation after a tragic and unanticipated accident. Motorcyclists all across the state are at risk when sharing the road with other vehicles, and we are here to help. 

To speak with a motorcycle accident attorney in Albuquerque about your case and how we might be able to assist you in obtaining compensation, call (505) 243-5566.

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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.