Albuquerque, NM – Serious Injuries in Car Wreck at General Stilwell St & Central Ave
Albuquerque, NM (January 29, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area on Sunday night, January 28. Emergency crews were sent to the scene at the crossing of General Stilwell Street NE and Central Avenue SE at around 9 p.m. that night. The roadway was temporarily closed while paramedics and authorities were present.
The injured parties were provided aid at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital to undergo additional treatment. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and reopen the site to outside traffic.
No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation. More updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico
It is common to see drivers using their phones while driving in New Mexico, and according to recent surveys, a large percentage of drivers openly confess to using their phones behind the wheel. New Mexico consistently tops the list of states with the highest numbers of distracted driving-related fatalities. Driving while intoxicated and distracted are both common in the state, and statistics show that nearly 40.75 percent of New Mexico crashes involve a distracted motorist, nearly five times the national average.
Many of us encounter reckless motorists on the road, whether they are changing lanes or exceeding the speed limit. It only takes a few seconds for someone else’s negligence to change your entire life in the event of a crash. Due to the careless conduct of another person, you can find yourself dealing with serious and unexpected injuries and other damages. These impacts can change your entire life, and you must be confident that you can take the appropriate steps to protect your legal rights and seek just compensation to cover these and other damages.
Unfortunately, car crash victims find themselves in a difficult situation, and you should not leave your recovery to chance. You need to reach out to a qualified attorney so your case can be handled properly from the very start. It is important to take immediate action to protect your full recovery. The insurance company will try to persuade you to accept a lowball settlement offer by claiming that it will more than adequately compensate for your losses, but our lawyers know that this is not often the case.
Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you through this difficult time as you pursue a personal injury claim following a major collision. Our team of Albuquerque car crash attorneys is here to make sure you receive the best result possible for your case if a negligent motorist caused you to sustain injuries in an automobile accident. If you are prepared to begin working on your case, please contact us today at (505) 243-5566.
