Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Crash on Blake Rd near Unser Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (August 24, 2024) – A traffic accident with injuries was reported to police in Albuquerque on the afternoon of August 24. Emergency crews including police and EMTs were dispatched to the crash site shortly after it happened at around 4:22 p.m. Local news sources report the wreck happened on Blake Road near Unser Boulevard. Vehicles crashed in the area and caused at least one person to become injured.

Paramedics treated wounded parties on-site before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Currently, the identities of those involved have not been reported. Police in Albuquerque are still working to determine the cause of the incident. 

Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.

New Mexico Car Accidents

Driver negligence has become a serious and devastating issue throughout the United States and across the state of New Mexico. A reputable car insurance company found that New Mexico drivers rank among the worst in the nation. In fact, this car insurance company found that drivers in New Mexico are actually the second worst drivers throughout the United States. 

In 2020, 21,894 crashes were caused by driver inattention in the state of New Mexico. This represents about 1/3 of the total auto accidents reported throughout the state that same year. The second most common contributing factor to auto accidents in New Mexico in 2015 was failing to yieldl the right of way, which caused 6,602 car crashes in 2020 in New Mexico.

New Mexico sees approximately 4,000 car accidents per month. Driver distraction is the leading contributing factor to New Mexico car accidents and to car accidents throughout the United States. Over 400,000 car accidents are reported across the nation caused by driver inattention. The increasing popularity and use of handheld technology like smartphones and tablets have definitely contributed to this problem.

Driver negligence is a serious problem across the nation and must be addressed as such. Several programs have been implemented over the years to attempt to negate this serious issue, however, people continue to drive distracted, intoxicated, and otherwise negligent.

When you or a loved one of yours has suffered serious injuries in a car accident caused by driver negligence, such as driver intoxication, or driver distraction, you deserve financial compensation that can help you pay for the damages and injuries you may have incurred related to your accident. A car crash lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get the money you need to pay for your losses in damages.

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, our skilled car accident lawyers in Albuquerque have been in the business of helping injured accident victims get their lives back on track for decades. We are passionate about helping our injured clients get medical care, mental health treatment, and any other services they may need to recover without having to worry about money. No one should have to go broke attempting to recover from a car crash that was caused by another person.

We work on a contingency basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless you are awarded financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact our law office at (505) 243-5566  to learn more about your ability to recover with our help.