Albuquerque, NM – Auto Accident Ends in Injuries on Paseo Del Norte near Jefferson St

Albuquerque, NM (March 5, 2023) – On March 4, emergency crews including police and paramedics in Albuquerque were sent to the scene of a car accident that happened on Paseo Del Norte. 

At approximately 11:23 a.m., an accident between vehicles blocked Paseo Del Norte near Jefferson Street. Upon their arrival at the scene, police found damaged vehicles and at least one injured victim. 

Paramedics rendered aid to the injured victims before transporting them to area medical centers. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision. 

The roadway was blocked by the crash scene for some time on the morning of March 4. Police urged local motorists to use caution or alternate routes while the crash site was occupied by responders. 

Police in Albuquerque are currently investigating the details of the accident. 

Nothing further has been reported at this time. 

New Mexico Car Crashes

Car accidents happen all the time in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico. There are a reported 6 million car crashes per year in the US that cause over 3 million people to become injured. On average, throughout the year, over 35,000 people are killed in auto accidents in the country. In the state of New Mexico, approximately 400 people lose their lives per year due to car wrecks. 

Sustaining a severe injury in a car crash can be an extremely stressful experience. You may have to spend a lot of time recovering in the hospital which can be exhausting and expensive. Your life may have been turned upside down by a severe auto accident, and you could be suffering physically, emotionally, and financially. Depending on the nature of your wreck, you may be eligible for financial compensation for a number of damages. 

Driver negligence is the leading cause of car crashes in the United States and in New Mexico. Currently, driver intoxication is the main cause of car crashes in the Land of Enchantment. There are approximately 20,000 people who sustain injuries in auto accidents in New Mexico every year. The majority of these injuries are caused by driver negligence. 

Working with a lawyer when you’re injured by a negligent driver can be extremely beneficial to you and your family. You may be wondering how you’re going to financially recover, and, by collecting financial compensation, you can do just that. A car crash lawyer in Albuquerque can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get your life back on track after being seriously hurt in an accident. 

Call Will Ferguson & Associates at (505) 243-5566 to speak with an Albuquerque personal injury attorney if you were wounded in a vehicle accident.