Albuquerque, NM – Car Accident with Injuries at Lead Ave & University Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (November 8, 2024) – On Friday, November 8, there were confirmed injuries resulting from a car crash in the Albuquerque area. Emergency responders were sent to the crash site early that afternoon around 12:23 p.m. near the intersection of Lead Avenue SE and University Boulevard SE. The injured parties were treated by attending paramedics, and ambulances were later dispatched to transport the injured parties to local hospitals. 

The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The area was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present, and tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting wreckage. No updates on the accident have been made public at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

The majority of roads have a set speed limit for a good reason. Unfortunately, many drivers still decide to exceed the posted speed limits. When you drive too fast on the road, you actively endanger everyone around you. New Mexico drivers have a bad habit of speeding, and from 2017 to 2019, nearly 37 percent of traffic fatalities in the state involved excessive speed. There were 370 fatal accidents involving speeding reported that year. You can pursue a claim for recovery with the help of a qualified legal team to get the full compensation you are owed. 

The actions of another driver can quickly leave you in a difficult situation. The injuries you suffer in a car accident can change your life forever, and there is a strong chance that you will have a hard time recovering the compensation you are due. The moments immediately following a car crash are some of the most important in your case. A respected New Mexico car accident lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates will leave no stone unturned in your pursuit for a full recovery if you were hurt by a reckless driver. Our Albuquerque car crash lawyers are here to help you every step of the way, and if you have any questions about your ability to pursue a personal injury claim, give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.