Albuquerque, NM - Major Injury Collision at McMahon & Unser Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (November 17, 2023) - On Friday, November 17, there were confirmed injuries resulting from a car accident in the Albuquerque area. At around 5:44 a.m., the collision took place at the corner of McMahon Boulevard NW and Unser Boulevard NW. At least one person involved was hurt, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. 

At this time, the circumstances leading to the collision have not been made public. The roadway was temporarily closed while paramedics were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the scene and reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

New Mexico Car Accidents

After an auto accident, you have to be prepared to act. Catastrophic car accidents result in hundreds of fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries each year throughout the state of New Mexico. There were 466 traffic fatalities reported in the state in 2022, and 122 of these fatalities involved car crashes. Statistics show that 180 of these deaths were caused by drunk driving, making up nearly 36 percent of fatalities overall. 

Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do almost every single day. With so much time spent on the road, it may just be a matter of time before you are involved in a crash. We all know someone who has been impacted by a serious car accident, and it is important that you have a plan in place in the event you are injured by the actions of a reckless driver. That means having a skilled personal injury attorney you can reach out to make sure you are able to make a complete recovery. 

There are many things that can go wrong during a personal injury claim. There are strict deadlines that need to be met, and there is a very systematic way to show who is liable for any resulting damages. It can be overwhelming and intimidating to do this on your own. You need to make sure you put your best foot forward when pursuing a claim for compensation, and a lawyer can help you build the strongest claim possible. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help if you or someone close to you has been hurt in a serious collision. We can help you navigate the complicated legal process and we will be able to fight to ensure your legal rights are protected and that the at-fault party is brought to justice. We want to help you during this difficult time to ensure that you and your family can make a complete recovery. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.