Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck at Westside Blvd & Pat Darco Hwy Results in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (January 3, 2023) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday morning, January 3. At around 5:28 a.m., the collision took place at the corner of Westside Boulevard NW and Pat Darco Highway. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. 

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash at this time. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Accidents

The majority of auto accidents are the result of careless driving and are completely preventable. Serious traffic accidents are increasingly being caused by distracted driving in both New Mexico and the rest of the United States. According to the latest crash statistics, up to 3,000 people nationally lose their lives in crashes caused by distracted drivers each year, and distracted driving is believed to be the cause of 8 to 9 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide. In 2020, 396 out of the 3,142 fatalities associated with distracted driving were the result of cell phone use.

When drivers deliberately behave carelessly on the road, they put themselves and other people in danger. In the event of an accident, this can be viewed as a breach of duty, and this is the foundation of any personal injury claim. You must prove that the negligent party acted in a way that a responsible individual would not have in comparable circumstances. However, this can be difficult to do on your own. 

Pursuing legal action is not exactly a straightforward process. Our attorneys want to protect your legal rights by drawing on our extensive experience. Our legal team has years of experience putting together compelling defenses on behalf of our clients. If you were seriously injured by a negligent driver, you may not know how to present a strong case for compensation. Luckily, you do not have to do it alone because our legal staff is ready to help you at every turn.

If you are the victim of a serious car accident, you can turn to Will Ferguson & Associates to uphold your legal rights. It does not matter how you were hurt. We can help you put together a compelling compensation claim. Call (505) 243-5566 to make an appointment for a no-obligation consultation with our legal team. After hearing your side of the story, our Albuquerque personal injury attorneys will aggressively pursue the at-fault party if we think you have a good case. Please contact us right away if you have any questions.