Albuquerque, NM - Car Wreck with Injuries at Mountain Rd & 5th St

Albuquerque, NM (September 15, 2023) - At least one person was hurt in a car crash in Albuquerque that took place on Thursday, September 14. 

Emergency responders were first called to the scene at around 4:39 p.m. at the intersection of Mountain Road NW and 5th Street NW. There were confirmed injuries resulting from the crash, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined. 

Emergency crews were present to render aid to the injured parties. The roadway was closed for several hours before tow trucks could clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. 

No further information about the incident has been provided 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.

New Mexico High-Speed Crashes

The speed of an impact is important because collisions that take place at high rates of speed are more likely to result in life-threatening or fatal injuries. According to the most recent crash statistics, speeding plays a role in almost 37 percent of fatal car accidents in New Mexico. Speeding drivers in the state were involved in more than 370 fatal car accidents in the state between 2017 and 2019. In fact, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of speeding-related fatalities in the country. Statistics show that for every 100 fatal car accidents in the state, there are 115 estimated deaths caused by speeding.

You have legal rights if you are unfairly injured in a car accident in New Mexico. State law provides for crash victims the ability to pursue a personal injury claim in order to recover lost compensation. However, the claims process is far from easy. Even if you think you have a strong case, there are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration. You need to establish that the at-fault party was negligent and that this negligence resulted in the accident that caused you injuries. This involves the collection of evidence, the formulation of a strong claim, and reaching out to any witnesses who may have seen the incident as it happened. 

The claims process can be difficult and confusing if you have limited experience with the law. You need a qualified personal injury attorney who can use their years of experience to help you pursue a strong claim for compensation. A skilled legal team will be able to make sure your legal rights are protected and that the at-fault party is held responsible for their role in your accident. 

Will Ferguson & Associates has years of experience helping crash victims recover after being unfairly injured by a reckless driver. You need a trained Albuquerque personal injury lawyer who can fight for your legal rights and ensure that you are able to obtain full and fair compensation for your injuries. If you have any questions about your ability to pursue a claim for compensation, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.