Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Hurt After Crash at Old Airport Ave & Cottonwood Dr

Albuquerque, NM (April 19, 2023) - There were reported injuries in an automobile accident in Albuquerque on Tuesday, April 18.

At about 8:38 p.m., the collision happened close to the intersection of Cottonwood Drive and Oil Airport Avenue. Responding paramedics provided first aid to the accident victims before transferring them to nearby hospitals for additional care.

There have been no recent updates on the crash. 

The cause of the collision is the subject of an ongoing investigation.

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

Albuquerque had the most collisions in the Land of Enchantment in 2019, with a total of 19,034 reported car crashes that year. In Bernalillo County, a collision happened every 27 minutes on average. With a total of 675 alcohol-related wrecks reported in 2019, Albuquerque had the most alcohol-related accidents. Driving can be extremely dangerous, so you might be eligible for compensation if you were injured.

For accident victims, dealing with the suffering brought on by auto collisions, the cost of rehabilitation, and rising medical expenses is difficult. Even worse, many accident victims are unable to work for an extended period of time. They are placed in a difficult situation when their expenses increase and their income is reduced. Several of our customers are worried about losing their homes because of their current situation. Few people are aware of the potential challenges in proving a car collision. They anticipate completing some paperwork and receiving payment via mail after a few weeks of waiting. Unfortunately, a lot of insurance companies might not be as helpful as they could be given your situation.

Never accept a settlement offer without first speaking with a lawyer. The police record and your recollections of the crash may be reviewed by the New Mexico vehicle accident lawyer from our firm. We can assess any settlement offers that have been made, or if none have been, we can begin writing one to ensure that you can recover.

If you were hurt in a collision, speak with an Albuquerque automobile accident lawyer as soon as you can so he or she can start constructing your case. You need a lawyer on your side if you were involved in a catastrophic accident and want to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your damages and that you are doing everything in your power to defend your claim. You can more precisely estimate your losses and the effect the accident had on your daily life when you are working with an accomplished personal injury lawyer. Call (505) 243-5566 to arrange a meeting with the legal staff at Will Ferguson & Associates to discuss your right to compensation.