Albuquerque, NM - Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crash at Coors Blvd & Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (January 2, 2023) - A pedestrian was left in critical condition after a traffic accident in Albuquerque on Sunday night, January 1. 

The incident was reported at the intersection of Coors Boulevard and Central Avenue at around 9 p.m. Officers were called to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of critical injuries. 

The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. No further updates have been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local authorities. 

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

Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

There have been more fatal pedestrian accidents in Albuquerque and around New Mexico in recent years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's most recent statistics show that there are about 70 pedestrian fatalities in the state each year on average. Pedestrians are more prone to sustain serious injuries in the event of a traffic accident, and for many years, New Mexico has had the highest national rates of pedestrian fatalities.

An experienced attorney who specializes in cases involving pedestrian accidents can ensure that the insurance company does not take undue advantage of you or coerce you to agree to an unfair settlement. In the event that you have grounds to file a personal injury claim, your attorney will be able to defend you in court. You may have been involved in a pedestrian accident, and you should contact a lawyer as quickly as possible for assistance with your case.

It is imperative that you vigorously protect your legal rights if you were injured as a pedestrian. From the moment you start working with your lawyer, he or she will act as your representative, while the insurance company and driver for the party that was at fault will be working against you. We want you to concentrate on making a full recovery, so the attorney representing you will handle discussions with the insurance company.

The attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates will help you get the fair compensation you deserve following a pedestrian accident. Our accident attorneys have a history of holding irresponsible parties accountable following pedestrian crashes in New Mexico, and they will fight fiercely to preserve your rights. We can assist you in obtaining just and sufficient reimbursement while protecting you from being duped by a huge insurance provider.

Contact an Albuquerque pedestrian accident lawyer at (505) 243-5566 to learn how we can help you heal completely from your injuries while holding the at-fault driver accountable.

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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.