Albuquerque, NM - EMS Dispatched to Injury Crash at Eagle Ranch Rd & Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (May 16, 2023) - At least one person was hurt after a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Monday, May 15. 

The crash was reported at around 10:29 a.m. at the intersection of Eagle Ranch Road and Coors Boulevard. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured parties. The injured parties were later transported to a local hospital for additional aid. 

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

Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation. 

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

New Mexico Car Accidents

 New Mexico has a high rate of fatal car crashes compared to the national average. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there are 18.8 fatal car accidents for every 100,000 residents in New Mexico. This number is higher than our closest neighbor, Texas. In 2020, 365 fatal crashes resulted in a total of 398 fatalities across the state, and statistics show that Albuquerque was ranked as the 17th most hazardous city in the US to drive in that year. 

Your life might drastically change after a vehicle accident. How well you manage financially, mentally, and physically in the wake of the accident will depend on your ability to receive fair and complete compensation for your personal injury losses if you or a loved one was hurt. It could be challenging to manage what happens next if you have never dealt with personal injury claims previously.

Auto insurance claims are infamously difficult to handle. There is a possibility that an insurance provider will try to contest the claim or shift responsibility for the accident. This is typical practice for insurance companies, and it can cause your settlement to be less than you really need. The last thing you should be thinking about as you try to concentrate on your physical and emotional recovery is navigating the strategies of major insurance companies.

You should begin putting together your case as soon as you can following your accident, and this means speaking with an experienced Albuquerque personal injury lawyer. Of course, you will want to maximize your chances of receiving fair and adequate compensation for your injuries and other related damages, so you need to ensure that your case is as strong as it can be. Early in the claims process, if you should seek legal advice, your lawyer can assist you protect your legal right to compensation while also explaining your damages and the effects of the accident on your life. To schedule a meeting with a lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates to discuss your right to compensation, contact our offices at (505) 243-5566.