Albuquerque, NM - Car Wreck with Injuries at Burma Dr & Copper Ave

Albuquerque, NM (November 6, 2024) - There were reported injuries following a traffic accident in Albuquerque on Tuesday, November 5. At around 10:19 p.m., the crash was reported at the 528 block of Burma Drive NE near Copper Avenue NE. Two or more vehicles were involved in the accident, and emergency responders were sighted at the scene. 

The crash victims were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel, and those requiring additional aid were later transferred to local hospitals. The number and severity of resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been made public. Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation. More information will be provided as the investigation continues. 

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

New Mexico Reckless Driving Crashes

The majority of car accidents in New Mexico are caused by some form of driver error. When drivers engage in reckless behaviors behind the wheel, they can be held liable for any resulting injuries and damages. Driver distraction continues to be a serious issue in New Mexico. In 2021, there were 195 deaths reported in the state caused by driver distraction. Statistics show that almost 41 percent of deadly collisions in New Mexico involve a distracted driver, and this is much higher than the national average. Driver distraction was a factor in nearly 21.5 percent of injury crashes and 8.3 percent of deadly collisions in the state in 2018. 

The point of pursuing a personal injury claim is to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages after a car accident. You may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. It can be challenging to obtain a full recovery without the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. If you want to find out what damages are available in your case, you need to contact a trusted attorney as soon as you can. Contact our Albuquerque personal injury lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates if you want to pursue a claim for compensation. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566.