Albuquerque, NM – Collision at University Blvd & Ave Cesar Chavez Causes Injuries
Albuquerque, NM (February 8, 2024) – On Thursday morning, February 8, at least one person sustained injuries following a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident occurred near the intersection of University Boulevard SE and Avenida Cesar Chavez SE at around 12:17 a.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The injured parties were treated by responding paramedics before being hospitalized by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the collision were not provided in the initial reports.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later sent to reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Wrecks in New Mexico
New Mexico roads can be incredibly dangerous, and the state has long been known to have some of the worst drivers in the country. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the state ranked fifth for careless driving cases, 12th for speeding, and 10th for drunk driving. Intoxicated drivers are all over New Mexico roadways, and in a recent year, 1,037 crashes resulted in death or injury reported in the state. Hundreds are killed in vehicle collisions in the state each year, with thousands more suffering serious injuries. You need to be ready to take action if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver.
It only takes a few seconds for your life to be completely changed due to a serious collision. Human error is a common factor in car crashes in New Mexico, and you can be hurt at any time when traveling on or near the roadway. The steps you take immediately after the accident can impact your entire future, and you need to be sure that you are able to pursue a strong personal injury claim to maximize your recovery. You do not want to be left with mounting medical bills and other damages caused by the actions of a reckless driver. A trained lawyer will be able to give you the legal advice necessary to pursue a strong claim for compensation.
The only way to get the full value of the compensation you are owed is to work with a trained attorney. You should not put your future in the hands of a large insurance company that is only looking out for its own interests. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to fight for your full and fair compensation during this difficult time. We understand that you are going through a whirlwind of emotions as you deal with your injuries, and our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers are ready to fight for you. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a trained attorney.
