Albuquerque, NM - Injury-Causing Collision Reported at Central Ave & 86th St

Albuquerque, NM (April 7, 2023) - On Thursday, April 6, a vehicle collision left at least one person injured in the Albuquerque area. 

Around 6:05 p.m., the collision was reported near the intersection of Central Avenue and 86th Street. Although there were injuries at the scene, it is still unknown how serious they were or how many of them there were overall. The crash victims were treated at the scene before being hospitalized for additional aid. 

The cause of the collision is the subject of an ongoing investigation.

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

In New Mexico, there were over 50,000 traffic accidents in 2019. A total of 2,415 people were injured, and 425 others died in car accidents around the state. Risky driving behaviors, including driving while inebriated or distracted, commonly result in auto accidents. A number of factors, such as texting while driving, being fatigued, and congested roadways, can result in fatal vehicle accidents. You might be entitled to compensation if another driver's negligence caused your New Mexico automobile accident injuries.

After being harmed in a car accident, there are a few things you should do to support your claim. You need to locate any potential witnesses and even have them provide written statements about what happened.  You should keep any documentation that details the expenses and losses you have incurred as proof of your damages. The amount of time you missed from work as a result of the accident, as well as your medical bills and the doctor's comments, might be important pieces of evidence during the recovery process and can be used in your case. 

If you want to do all possible to secure the success of your case, you must start your claim as soon as you can. While the incident is still fresh in the minds of witnesses, police, and paramedics, call a New Mexico vehicle accident attorney even though the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in New Mexico is three years from the date of the accident. You may be more confident that every crucial detail will be remembered and easily available as evidence the earlier you start building your case.

Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you when a serious car accident leaves you with serious injuries. Our legal team will help you through the legal system and stand up for your rights. Our attorneys will battle for you against dishonest insurance companies when you work with us to pursue a personal injury claim. Our legal team is fully aware of the challenges you may be facing if you were hurt in a serious traffic accident because our attorneys have years of experience assisting accident victims in getting back on their feet. If you need assistance or have concerns about how to file a personal injury claim, call an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case.