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

Albuquerque, NM (March 19, 2023) - A car crash happened in Albuquerque on the afternoon of March 18. At approximately 3:09 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of an accident on Interstate 40. 

Sources report the collision occurred on Interstate 40 near Eubank Boulevard. An unknown number of vehicles crashed for reasons still under police investigation. 

Crews were at the scene shortly after the accident happened. Injured victims received emergency medical attention at the scene before being transported to the hospital for treatment. 

At this time, the names of the involved individuals have not been reported. Authorities in Albuquerque continue to investigate the circumstances of the wreck. 

New Mexico Car Accidents

Tens of thousands of car crashes happen in New Mexico every year. These wrecks sometimes result in injuries for those involved. Per year, there are over 20,000 auto accidents that injure tens of thousands of people. These wrecks end the lives of over 400 people per year. There are many reasons these accidents occur. Currently, the main cause of accidents in New Mexico is currently driver distraction. Driver distraction leads to hundreds of thousands of auto accidents per year in the United States. Usually, there are approximately 400,000 car wrecks reported annually in the US.

Speeding, driver distraction, intoxication, and fatigue lead to millions of auto collisions per year in the United States. When you or a loved one have been injured by the actions of a negligent driver, you deserve to be compensated for the injuries and damages you face. 

Depending on the severity of the collision caused by a negligent driver, they may be required to pay steep fines and even spend time in jail. Those victimized by negligent drivers are often eligible to collect financial compensation that can help them pay for medical costs, repairs to their car, and more.

 If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a car wreck caused by driver negligence, you should contact a car accident lawyer as soon as you can. An attorney can help you learn more about your legal right toward financial compensation in the event that you were injured by a negligent driver. 

Even if you were partially at fault for an accident, you may still be eligible to collect financial compensation to help you recover. For example, if the court finds you to be 30% responsible for the accident, you can still collect about 70% of the compensation available for your injuries and losses. 

The law office of Will Ferguson & Associates has decades of experience helping injured crash victims fully recover from their injuries and the difficult experience of being hurt in a car wreck. You can call our law office at (505) 243-5566 to learn more about your legal options from a skilled Albuquerque car accident lawyer.