Albuquerque, NM - Major Motor Vehicle Accident on I-40 near Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (August 5, 2023) - On the evening of August 5, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of an accident in Albuquerque. According to information from local reports, the incident occurred at around 6:26 p.m. 

First responders, including EMTs, police, and fire crews, were seen rendering aid on-site, located on Interstate 40 near Coors Boulevard. Two vehicles crashed in the area under circumstances that are currently unclear. 

Injured victims were treated at the wreck scene before being transported to area hospitals for further medical assistance. At this time, their names have not been reported to the public. 

The westbound lanes of the interstate were closed for a period on Saturday evening, resulting in significant traffic delays. Police in Albuquerque are still investigating the circumstances of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this car crash in Albuquerque. 

New Mexico Traffic Accidents

New Mexico has seen its fair share of traffic collisions over the years. Though the majority of these end in only property damage, a percentage cause serious injuries and even fatalities. In 2021, approximately 470 people lost their lives in auto collisions in the Land of Enchantment. This represents a significant rise from 2019, when about 420 lives were claimed by car crashes in the state. 

Most of these crashes are caused by driver negligence. Specifically, New Mexico sees a large portion of its accidents happen due to impaired driving. Drunk/high driving is a severe problem in New Mexico, as it is in numerous other states throughout the country. Police in New Mexico have been working on implementing awareness campaigns concerning the dangers of intoxicated driving, however, people continue to sustain injuries in fatalities in crashes caused by impaired drivers.

When you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident, it is important to be able to determine how the crash occurred. Especially if you think a negligent driver may be responsible for your accident, you deserve to be able to collect financial compensation and see justice served. Negligent driving is illegal in the United States and is punishable by steep fines and even jail time, depending on the circumstances of the accident. Several damages may be able to be compensated for when you work with an attorney, such as : 

• Lost earnings
• Medical care costs
• Vehicle repairs
• Vehicle replacement
• Pain
• Suffering
• Loss of life enjoyment
• Emotional turmoil

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, we have been working for decades to help injured accident victims get their lives back on track. We are passionate about providing top-notch legal services to our clients and their family members to lift the financial burdens they may be facing by helping them get the compensation and justice they deserve. Contact a skilled car crash lawyer in Albuquerque from our law firm at (505) 243-5566 to learn more about our ability to help you recover. We do not charge fees upfront or out-of-pocket. We work on contingency, which means you owe us nothing unless we are able to help you gather full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages that resulted from your collision.