Albuquerque, NM - Car Accident Causes Injuries at Coal Ave & Bryn Mawr Dr

Albuquerque, NM (January 16, 2024) - There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday morning, January 16. At around 8:10 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at the corner of Coal Avenue SE and Bryn Mawr Drive SE. The injured parties were provided aid by attending paramedics. 

The victims requiring additional treatment were later transferred to nearby hospitals by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to clear the resulting debris. 

No further information on the accident has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. More updates will be released as it progresses. 

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

Speeding-Related Accidents in New Mexico

Tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives in high-speed crashes each year, and in the past 20 years, speeding has been linked to about one-third of all road fatalities across the country. A total of 12,330 people were killed by speeding drivers in 2021 alone. This suggests that every day, more than 33 people lost their lives in high-speed automobile crashes. Speeding greatly increases the risk of a serious crash by increasing stopping distance and limiting control of the vehicle. 

There is only so much you can do to prevent a serious car accident. Most of the time, you will be injured by a careless driver who is engaging in some type of reckless behavior. If you are not at fault for the crash, you should not be made to cover the resulting damages. In order to take the necessary steps to defend yourself, you must be certain that you have a firm grasp of your legal rights. A trained lawyer will be able to give you the much-needed legal guidance in order to pursue a strong case. 

After a collision, you need to be able to partner with a trained attorney after first being treated by a trusted physician. By seeing a doctor, you can potentially link your new injuries to the crash itself. Simply getting checked out at a hospital can be used as evidence that you were injured in the crash, and you will need strong evidence in order to build a robust claim for compensation. 

There are a lot of things that can go wrong while filing a personal injury claim, so you will need a trained Albuquerque car crash attorney with a proven track record helping injured parties pursue successful claims. With years of experience assisting New Mexico crash victims, Will Ferguson & Associates is here to support you through this trying time. Give us a call at (505) 243-5566 to speak with a caring personal injury attorney about your case. We can answer any questions that you may have about your case during a free consultation.