Albuquerque, NM – Injury Causing Collision on Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (October 5, 2023) – There were serious injuries reported after a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Thursday morning, October 5. 

At around 7:28 a.m., the collision was first reported in the 7220 block of Central Avenue SE. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number of people involved has not yet been determined. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for additional aid. 

The circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined at this time. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. 

No additional information on the crash has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing 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.

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

According to the latest crash statistics, driver distraction is a major cause of serious auto accidents in the United States and is on the rise. Distracted driving is thought to be a factor in 3,500 collisions nationwide per year, killing an estimated 8 people per day. On average, distracted driving crashes result in more than 400,000 injuries and over 2,800 fatalities each year. In 2018, there was some sort of driver distraction in close to 15 percent of injury car accidents. 

Being hurt by a reckless driver is always possible, and you can never completely avoid a crash from taking place. Someone can be speeding down the road or looking at their phone when crossing an intersection and leave you with life-threatening injuries. No one ever plans to be involved in a car accident, but you need to have a contingency plan if and when it does happen. That means knowing a trusted personal injury lawyer who is able to provide legal advice and get you the results you need to achieve a full recovery. 

There are many potential obstacles that can arise during a personal injury claim. Most crash victims are unsure of how to get the compensation they need, and even less know what to do when something goes wrong during your claim. That is why you need to work with a trained car crash lawyer who is ready to help you during your hour of need. That is often the only way to make sure that the person responsible is brought to justice and that you can get the full and fair compensation you are owed. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during the difficult time following a serious car accident. It is hard to deal with the aftermath of a crash on your own, and you need someone who can provide much-needed guidance. Our Albuquerque auto accident lawyers are here to step in and make sure that you can make a complete recovery. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 so you can get started on your case today.