Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck with Injuries on San Mateo Blvd near Cutler Ave

Albuquerque, NM (October 1, 2023) – A car crash happened in Albuquerque on the afternoon of October 1. Responders were sent to the scene shortly before 4:00 p.m. to help the people involved and investigate. 

Sources say the accident happened on San Mateo Blvd near Cutler Avenue. Vehicles crashed under circumstances that are still being investigated by authorities. 

Several responders worked at the scene in an effort to aid those with injuries and clear the roadway. At least one person was in need of transportation to the hospital due to the extent of their injuries. 

Police and paramedics stayed on-site for an extensive period of time, forcing local drivers to use alternate routes of travel. 

Albuquerque authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

New Mexico Traffic Crashes

Auto collisions occur constantly in the United States and across New Mexico. There are a reported 6 million traffic crashes per year in the US that injure over 3 million people. On average, over the course of about one year, over 35,000 individuals lose their lives in car wrecks in the US. In the state of New Mexico, approximately 400 people are killed each year due to auto collisions.

It can be extremely stressful to sustain a serious injury in an auto accident, especially if you know the crash may have been caused by another person or party. You may be required to spend a lot of time recovering in the hospital, which can be expensive and exhausting. Your life may have been upended by a serious car crash, and you may be suffering emotionally, physically, and financially. Depending on the nature of your crash, you may be eligible for financial compensation for a number of damages. 

Driver negligence is the main cause of auto collisions in the United States and in the state of New Mexico. Currently, driver intoxication is the most common type of driver negligence seen in the Land of Enchantment. Around 20,000 people are hurt in car crashes in New Mexico each year. The majority of these injuries are caused by negligent driving. Negligent driving can be displayed by distraction, fatigue, speeding, and intoxication. For example, more than 100,000 vehicle collisions are caused by the actions of drivers who are over-tired every year in the United States.

Working with a skilled car accident lawyer when you’re injured by a negligent driver can be extremely beneficial to you and your family. You may be wondering how you’re going to financially recover, and by collecting financial compensation, you can do just that. A car crash lawyer in Albuquerque can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get your life back on track after being seriously hurt in an accident. 

Call our personal injury law office as soon as you can to learn more about how we can help you recover from this difficult experience. Will Ferguson & Associates can be reached at (505) 243-5566 to speak with an Albuquerque car crash attorney if you or a beloved member of your family were recently wounded in a vehicle accident.