Albuquerque, NM - Oakland Ave & Wyoming Blvd Site of Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (May 9, 2023) - On Tuesday, May 9, local paramedics were needed to assist with a serious car crash in Albuquerque.

The collision was initially reported at the crossing of Wyoming Boulevard and Oakland Avenue at about 8:29 a.m. At least one individual was hurt at the scene. The injured parties requiring additional aid were later transferred to local hospitals. 

No updates have been provided at this time. 

Local officials are in charge of the continuing crash investigation.

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

Every year, 400,000 people are injured in accidents involving distracted driving. Driving while texting has a nearly 6 times higher risk of collision than driving while intoxicated, and cellphone use accounts for 14% of distracted driving fatalities. These types of behaviors are widespread, and statistics show that nearly 80% of drivers admit to driving while distracted in some way.

If you have suffered a major injury in a car crash, you must have an experienced legal team on your side. Such severe injuries might quickly consume your income and savings, leaving you in a terrible situation. You may be left paying expensive medical bills as your condition worsens, and you are at risk of not being able to work for an extended period of time. 

A personal injury lawyer who is willing to take on the complexity of a car accident case involving catastrophic injuries can precisely estimate the value of your claim and make sure that the insurance company pays out. How much money you are owed for a car accident claim may depend on a number of factors. Your Albuquerque car accident lawyer will look at the particulars of your case and consider your past, present, and future losses when determining what makes a reasonable settlement. 

Get in touch with an Albuquerque car crash attorney as soon as you can to begin constructing your case if you were wounded in a car accident. By making sure your case is as strong as it can be, you can raise your chances of receiving a just settlement for your injuries and other resulting damages. Legal representation is a way to ensure your right to compensation is protected. You should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to begin preparing your claim, and you need to understand the scope of your losses and how your injury has changed both your present and future. To schedule a meeting with a lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates to discuss your right to compensation, contact our offices at (505) 243-5566.