Albuquerque, NM - Collision with Injuries at Central Ave & Wisconsin St

Albuquerque, NM (September 6, 2023) - A car accident with injuries took place on Tuesday, September 5, in the city of Albuquerque. 

At around 11:20 p.m., the accident was first reported at the intersection of Central Avenue NE and Wisconsin Street NE. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene. The collision resulted in the temporary closure of the roadway, and emergency responders were on-site to render aid to the injured parties. 

At least one person involved in the accident was hurt, and those requiring additional aid were later hospitalized for further treatment. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation, and more information will be made public as the investigation progresses. 

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

In the state of New Mexico, automobile accidents are still the main cause of fatalities and life-threatening injuries. In 2018, there were 29,541 car accidents reported in the state, and statistics show that 229 of these collisions resulted in fatalities. The state is home to the second-worst drivers in the nation, and you can never be entirely sure what another driver will do when you are traveling on the road. 

You should never leave your recovery to chance. There are many potential obstacles that can arise during a personal injury claim. You need to be sure that you are prepared to fight for your full and fair compensation after being injured by a reckless driver. That means hiring a skilled team of personal injury lawyers in order to make sure your case is handled with the respect it deserves. 

It is common for crash victims to be unfairly treated by insurance providers. These businesses will commonly send out adjusters in order to discuss the accident with the victim, and they may even ask you to provide a recorded statement. You should not agree to provide a statement, and you should even put off talking with the adjuster until you have discussed your situation with a trained car crash lawyer. 

Whatever you say to the insurer can be potentially used against you. If you say anything that makes it seem like you are to blame for the crash, the insurer may use that against you and even deny your claim. It is common for crash victims to accidentally damage their claims, and a lawyer can help make sure that this does not happen in your case. 

It is common to have questions after being hurt in a car accident. Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you get through the often complicated personal injury claim process. Our Albuquerque auto accident lawyers have years of experience helping injured parties pursue full compensation for their damages. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 if you were injured in a serious collision. We will make sure that you are able to pursue every available option to make a full recovery.