Albuquerque, NM – Car Crash with Injuries on Pennsylvania St
Albuquerque, NM (August 25, 2024) – A traffic accident with injuries was reported to police in Albuquerque on August 25. At around 4:46 a.m., responders were sent to the crash scene on Pennsylvania Street after receiving reports concerning the wreck. Sources say it happened near Marble Avenue when two or more cars crashed.
Injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and one or more people were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Currently, the identities of those with injuries have not been reported. Police in Albuquerque are still investigating the circumstances of the crash. The road was closed while emergency crews were present, and local drivers had to use different travel routes.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured parties.
New Mexico Car Crashes
There are tens of thousands of car crashes reported in New Mexico per year. About 20,000 people sustain serious injuries in these wrecks every year and hundreds lose their lives. In the most populous city in New Mexico, Albuquerque, there are over 500,000 people. The city of Albuquerque is the 32nd most populated state in the United States. Information provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation shows that an auto crash happens once every 27 minutes in Bernalillo County, the central county of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Auto accidents are becoming a serious problem nationwide. Throughout the United States, over 6 million car crashes are reported per year, and the number keeps rising. Due to the rising popularity of smartphones and other handheld technology, drivers are at an increased risk of becoming distracted while behind the wheel.
Distracted driving causes over 400,000 car accidents every year. These wrecks take the lives of more than 3,000 people annually. Driver negligence can be displayed in numerous ways, including distraction, intoxication, fatigue, and speeding. When you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash caused by negligence, you may have legal options available to you that can help you recover.
Your life can be changed in an instant by sustaining serious injuries in a severe car wreck. It is nearly impossible to attach a monetary amount to the pain and suffering that may now be impacting the quality of your life. A car crash lawyer who knows the ins and outs of personal injury law can help you get your life back on track. One who will treat you and your family members with compassion and respect during this challenging time in your life.
The Albuquerque personal injury lawyers from Will Ferguson & Associates have been working for decades to recover full and fair financial compensation for all of the damages you may be facing in relation to your wreck. We work to recover the maximum compensation available for medical bills, vehicle repairs, stress, wage loss, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, disfigurement, and more after a tragic car crash has turned your life upside down.
Call (505) 243-5566 to speak with our experienced Albuquerque car accident lawyer about your legal options if you or a member of your family has been injured in a car accident.