Albuquerque, NM - I-40 & 6th St Site of Crash with Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (May 30, 2023) - On Tuesday, May 30, at least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a car accident in Albuquerque. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 3:54 a.m., and two or more vehicles collided at the intersection of Interstate 40 and 6th Street. The area was closed for several hours as paramedics attended to the injured parties. The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined. 

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

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

More than 400,000 people are injured annually as a result of distracted driving-related collisions nationwide, according to the most recent crash statistics, and statistics show that driving while distracted is even more dangerous than drunk driving. More than 14% of fatal distracted driving crashes involved texting while driving. According to a recent survey, almost 80% of New Mexico drivers acknowledged driving while distracted behind the wheel at least once in the past year, showing how pervasive this activity has become in the state. 

If you suffered injuries in an automobile accident, you might be eligible to make a personal injury claim for damages. You will want to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your losses and any injuries after a car accident, so you should contact a car accident attorney as soon as you can. In order to provide a strong defense on your behalf, your attorney will work with you to determine the compensation you are due.

You may not be sure what to do to safeguard your legal rights following a serious crash. Accident victims must demonstrate that the accident was the cause of their injuries, and you have to make sure that all critical deadlines are met when pursuing your compensation claim. You also must maintain accurate records of all supporting evidence. A lawyer can assist you in making sure that you meet all deadlines and standards for personal injury claims in order to protect your claim for compensation. 

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we give every case we accept our full attention, and our legal team goes above and beyond to give New Mexicans hurt in auto accidents the best defense possible. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 right now for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one has been hurt in an auto accident. Our Albuquerque car crash attorneys will do every effort to help you get just compensation for your losses. Along with making sure you, your family, and any dependents get fair and reasonable compensation, we want to make sure the person who caused your injuries is held accountable.