Albuquerque, NM – Traffic Collision Causes Injuries on I-40 near Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (May 14, 2023) – Police in Albuquerque responded to the scene of a car crash on Friday, May 12. Responders, including EMTs, police, and fire crews, were seen helping at the scene of the incident. 

Officials report the collision happened on Friday, May 12, on Interstate 40 near Coors Boulevard shortly before 7:00 am. The crash blocked the interstate for a significant amount of time on Friday morning. 

At this time, the total number of injured victims has not been reported. Those with serious injuries were transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Local drivers were forced to find alternative routes of travel for the time being. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the crash. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in the accident. 

New Mexico Vehicle Collisions

New Mexico is no stranger to car crashes. Every year, more than 45,000 are reported in the Land of Enchantment. These wrecks happen for several different reasons, however, most of them are the result of negligent driving. On average, negligent drivers cause about 4 out of 5 of the accidents that are reported in the United States. This is approximately 5 million accidents per year, considering there are around 6 million reported annually in the US. 

Driver behaviors that include distraction, intoxication, fatigue, and speeding injure and take the lives of countless individuals every year. If you or someone you love were recently injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you should contact a car crash lawyer. An auto accident attorney can help you figure out if you qualify for financial compensation. Generally, if a negligent driver caused your accident and the injuries that followed, you will be eligible to collect financial compensation for the damages related to your wreck. 

Our law firm, Will Ferguson & Associates, is proud of our successful track record in providing countless individuals and their family members with peace of mind after their collisions. Our main goal is to ensure that your legal rights are protected and that you are provided with viable legal options for a successful financial recovery. Unfortunately, suffering severe injuries in a car crash can be expensive in terms of treatment. Allow a skilled Albuquerque car accident attorney to help you learn more about filing a personal injury claim for compensation. 

When you file a personal injury claim with an attorney from our firm, we will thoroughly investigate your crash and its circumstances in order to determine the best way to prove that a negligent driver caused it. We will interview any potential witnesses and speak to the other party and their insurance company. We will also negotiate a full and fair settlement on your behalf.

Call our law firm at (505) 243-5566 to learn more about how you can recover with the help of one of our skilled attorneys.