Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Crash at Central Ave & University Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (May 3, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries following a car accident in Albuquerque early on Thursday, May 2. That night around 8:30 p.m., the collision was first reported at the intersection of Central Avenue NE and University Boulevard NE. At least one person involved in the crash was reportedly injured. 

At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. Emergency crews were present to provide aid to the injured parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the scene and to reopen the roadway to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision. 

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

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

You can never fully predict if or when you will be involved in a catastrophic car accident. The road is a dangerous place, and collisions continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury nationwide. Every day, drivers in New Mexico suffer life-threatening injuries in car crashes. There were over 46,000 car crashes reported in the state in a recent year, with a crash taking place somewhere in New Mexico almost every 11 minutes on average. These collisions resulted in 392 fatalities and 19,790 injuries overall. Intoxication, speeding, and driver distraction are the main causes of serious crashes in the state. You must be able to take the required actions to safeguard your legal rights by collaborating closely with an experienced attorney to pursue a compensation claim.

If you are not at fault in a serious crash, you should not be held accountable for the resulting injuries and other damages. After getting hurt by a careless driver, many New Mexico collision victims are unprepared to deal with severe injuries and other damages, and you might not know how to pursue a claim for compensation to recover financially. You should get in touch with a team of knowledgeable personal injury lawyers who have a track record of assisting crash victims in pursuing successful cases to ensure that the negligent party is held accountable for their involvement in the collision. You should not attempt to manage your claim by yourself. Even if you believe your case is clear-cut, there are numerous unforeseen challenges that could crop up when you pursue it, and you run the danger of being taken advantage of by a major insurer.

A trained Albuquerque car accident lawyer will know how to gather the necessary evidence and construct a strong claim in order to protect your full and fair compensation. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you navigate the complicated claims process while acting as your advocate at every stage of your recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.