Albuquerque, NM – California St & Acoma Rd Injury Car Accident
Albuquerque, NM (October 20, 2023) – At least one person sustained injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, October 19.
Emergency crews were sent to the crash site at the corner of California Street SE and Acoma Road SE at around 4:22 p.m. There were reported injuries, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The crash victims were treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals.
Tow trucks were used to clear the resulting wreckage, and the road was later reopened after being closed for several hours. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided.
Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New Mexico Car Crashes
Statistics show that driving is far from safe, and you run the possibility of getting seriously injured in an accident any time you are on the road. In New Mexico, 387 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in 2018, but many more victims suffered severe injuries. Each year, there are an increasing number of severe car accidents in the state, so you should be prepared to defend your rights if a negligent driver hurts you in a collision.
Being the victim of a car accident is never easy. There is always a chance of suffering life-threatening injuries when you are hurt by a reckless driver. The damages can quickly pile up and leave you in a difficult financial and emotional situation. It is important that you take all steps necessary to protect your legal rights and ensure that you are able to obtain full and fair compensation for your injuries and other losses resulting from the accident.
It is always recommended that you go to a trusted physician to be checked out after a car crash. Even if you feel that you were not seriously injured, it is common for adrenaline to trick crash victims into thinking they are totally fine for them to find out their injuries were worse later on. You do not want to be in this situation. You need to be sure that you completely understand your condition so that you can plan whether you need to pursue legal action for damages.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you if you or someone close to you is seriously injured in a car crash. Our Albuquerque auto accident lawyers have years of experience helping injured parties pursue full and fair compensation for their injuries and other damages. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. We will not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case and situation with a trained personal injury lawyer.