Albuquerque, NM - Car Accident Ends in Injuries on 2nd St near Menaul Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (August 6, 2023) - Albuquerque police were notified of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of August 5. At around 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, police and EMTs went to the accident scene on 2nd Street. 

An unspecified number of vehicles collided on 2nd Street near Menaul Boulevard. The circumstances of the collision remain unclear at this time. 

Paramedics helped those with injuries at the scene before transporting seriously injured patients to local hospitals to receive further care. The names of those involved in the car wreck have not been reported at this time. 

Police in Albuquerque continue to investigate the details of the crash. The roadway was blocked while police and other responders worked to help those involved and investigate the details of the accident. 

Substantial delays in traffic occurred in the area while crews were present on the road. Authorities asked local drivers to seek alternate routes for the time being. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this car crash in Albuquerque. We hope for their full and fast recovery.

Car Crashes in New Mexico

Auto accidents happen throughout the United States constantly. Every single day, more than 17,000 vehicle collisions are reported across the country that cause injuries to over 7,500 people and take the lives of around 100 individuals. In New Mexico specifically, approximately 160 traffic accidents happen per year. The majority of these result in property damage only; however, a percentage of them do cause serious injuries and even fatalities. Hundreds of people lose their lives annually in car wrecks in the state of New Mexico, while tens of thousands sustain injuries. 

The most common reason car crashes happen in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico is driver negligence. Though several different forms of negligent driving exist, the most commonly seen among American drivers is currently driver distraction. Each year, over 3,000 people end up losing their lives because of drivers who are distracted while operating their vehicles. 

Distraction comes in numerous forms, including cell phones, GPS systems, radios, individuals inside the vehicle, eating, grooming, and more. The truth is that no one should ever engage in any activity that has the potential to take their attention from the roadway at any given time while operating a motor vehicle. Doing so puts everyone involved at risk of sustaining injuries that could be life-threatening. 

A serious car crash can devastate you and your family, especially depending on the extent of your injuries and the effect they have had on your life. If you are stuck in the hospital with painful, debilitating injuries, and unable to return to work and earn a living for yourself and your loved ones, you may be suffering a great deal, not only physically, but emotionally and financially. A car crash lawyer in Albuquerque can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money you need to cover the damages that may have resulted from your accident. 

Call the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to learn more about how we can help you during this difficult time.