Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Auto Accident at I-40 & I-25

Albuquerque, NM (September 20, 2024) – On Friday, September 20, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision took place at around 8:48 a.m. on Interstate 40 WB near Interstate 25 NB. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.

At least one person involved in the collision was hurt. At this time, the severity and number of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the area and reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.

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

Reckless Driving Accidents in New Mexico

You put your life in danger when you drive and look down at your phone to answer a text. Distracted driving is a dangerous habit that is on the rise here in New Mexico. The state experiences one of the highest rates of distracted driving accidents in the whole country. In New Mexico, 82 fatal accidents per million people were caused by drivers who were not paying attention. This is almost twice as much as the next biggest state, Louisiana. Men between the ages of 25 and 44 are most likely to be involved in crashes caused by distracted driving across the state. When a major car accident happens, careless drivers should be held accountable. That means working closely with a trained lawyer to pursue a strong injury claim. 

Our Albuquerque car accident lawyers understand the applicable law to your case and are ready to get to work on your compensation claim. Our lawyers are prepared to answer any and all questions that you may have during a free consultation. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to get to work on your claim. We are here to help you during this difficult time to maximize your recovery.