Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck with Injuries at I-40 & Rio Grande Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (May 8, 2023) – On Thursday, May 4, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Albuquerque area. 

Paramedics were dispatched to the scene at around 9:25 a.m. on Interstate 40 WB near Rio Grande Boulevard. At least one person involved in the accident sustained injuries. The area was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. 

No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

A car accident can result in fatalities or life-altering injuries in a matter of seconds, and these types of accidents happen every day. In New Mexico in 2018, one crash was reported every 11 minutes, and the state experienced a total of 46,786 auto accidents in 2018. These collisions resulted in 19,790 injuries and 392 fatalities. The great majority of these collisions were avoidable and involved negligence or human error.

It might be challenging and confusing to file a car accident claim in New Mexico following a motor vehicle collision. You will need a local lawyer who is committed to handling personal injury claims, and you need to be sure that they have the knowledge necessary to comprehend every facet of New Mexico’s auto accident regulations. This means he or she will be able to negotiate a reasonable settlement on your behalf. If settlement negotiations do not go in your favor, your lawyer should be ready to take your case to trial.

Every case we take on at Will Ferguson & Associates has our full attention, and our attorneys go above and beyond to provide the finest defense for New Mexicans injured in auto accidents. If you or someone you know has been hurt in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, call our offices as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to set up a free consultation. Our Albuquerque auto accident lawyers are committed to doing everything in their power to help you get just compensation for your losses, in addition to holding the negligent parties accountable. We are here to assist you in making a full physical and financial recovery if you were hurt on the road as a result of another driver’s negligence.