Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Injured after Collision at Central Ave & Atrisco Dr

Albuquerque, NM (August 9, 2023) - At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in Albuquerque early on Wednesday morning, August 9. 

At around 12:32 a.m., paramedics were dispatched to the crash site at the corner of Central Avenue NW and Atrisco Drive NW. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel. Those needing additional aid were transferred to nearby hospitals by ambulance. 

The area was temporarily closed while emergency units were present. Tow trucks were later sent to clear the roadway and allow traffic to travel on the road. No further information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities. More information will be provided as it progresses. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

The statistics show that driver distraction is a rapidly growing contributor to serious car accidents in the United States. An estimated 8 people are killed daily by distracted motorists, and distraction contributed to an estimated 3,500 collisions annually across the country. More than 400,000 people are injured and nearly 2,800 people lose their lives in distracted-driving-crashes on average each year. Nearly 15 percent of injury collisions in 2018 involved driver distraction in some form. 

When a driver fails to pay attention to the road and causes a serious crash, they should be held responsible, not an innocent victim. The crash victim may be able to pursue a claim for damages against the at-fault party. However, this is often much harder than it seems. Many crash victims are unsure of how to start the recovery process, and you should not leave your case to chance. You need to make sure all necessary steps are taken to maximize your ability to achieve full compensation. 

It has to be shown that the driver was distracted or engaging in some type of reckless behavior leading up to the collision. This can be hard to do on your own. A lawyer will know where to look to gather the relevant evidence in order to back up your claim. Your attorney can also help take over the technical aspects of your case and allow you to focus on your recovery. 

The moments following a serious crash can be devastating, and you need to make sure you get your case started on the right foot. Will Ferguson & Associates knows how to construct successful car crash injury claims, and we have helped many people just like you achieve full recovery after being involved in a serious car accident. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to make sure you are able to get maximum compensation for your injuries and other damages. Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers are here to help you every step of the way. We will do everything in our power to make sure the at-fault party is brought to justice for their role in a serious accident.