Albuquerque, NM - Yale Blvd Reported Site of Crash with Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (December 7, 2022) - A collision that happened in Albuquerque on Wednesday, December 7 resulted in confirmed injuries.

The collision happened on Yale Boulevard between Lead and Coal Avenues at roughly 1:09 p.m. The site was closed while paramedics and first responders were present. After emergency personnel cleaned up the related debris, the area was later reopened. There have been no recent updates on the injured parties. 

Authorities in the area are in charge of the continuing crash investigation.

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

Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that driver negligence was the primary factor in all collisions in the state last year. 21.5 percent of accidents with injuries, 20.3 percent of accidents with only property damage, and 8.3 percent of accidents with fatalities were caused by distracted driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2020 distracted driving caused 3,142 fatal crashes nationwide. 

Your main priority should be making a full recovery after incurring injuries in a car accident. Calling a lawyer is the first step on the road to recovery. Everyone has the right to just compensation for their suffering after being hurt in a car accident. Since major insurance companies frequently undervalue claims and occasionally outright refuse to pay claims that are legitimate, the process of filing a claim is more challenging. Unfortunately, many insurance companies are reluctant to provide fair settlement offers.

Your own New Mexico vehicle accident attorney is the ideal person to consult for guidance on what to do after incurring injuries. To guarantee that you receive just and sufficient compensation, your attorney will advise you on the best course of action. If you speak with a reputable attorney about your case and utilize all of your legal alternatives, you can ensure that your legal rights are preserved and that you are properly and sufficiently paid.

The Albuquerque personal injury attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates have expertise defending accident victims' rights. If you were hurt in a car accident, our lawyers want to make sure you get the right amount of compensation. Contact an auto accident attorney right away to find out more about filing a personal injury claim for compensation.

Call (505) 243-5566 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your eligibility for compensation. 

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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.