Albuquerque, NM – Serious Injury Crash at Coors Blvd & La Orilla Rd
Albuquerque, NM (November 16, 2023) – On Wednesday, November 15, there were confirmed injuries resulting from a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident took place that evening at around 9:56 p.m. at the intersection of Coors Boulevard NW and La Orilla Road NW. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the extent and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. Emergency responders were sent to render aid to the injured parties.
Ambulances were used to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for additional treatment. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties are currently available. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in New Mexico
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. A total of 122 of these fatalities are related to motor accidents, and data indicates that 180 of these deaths (or around 36 percent) were caused by drunk driving in the state. With 143 recorded victims, Bernalillo County had the highest number of road fatalities in New Mexico that year.
You can never know if you are going to come back unharmed when you hit the road. There is always a chance of a serious collision at any time. The injuries that you may suffer can be life-changing, and it is important that you understand your rights in order to make a complete recovery. It is common for victims to incur rising medical debts while being unable to return to work for an extended period of time. You need to be ready to take immediate action with the help of a trained attorney to ensure you are able to make a complete recovery.
Most crash victims are unfamiliar with the law, and this means that you may be unsure of what specific steps to take in order to pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages. It is important that you partner with an experienced lawyer who will be able to help you navigate the legal process to ensure that you can recover fully from your injuries.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. You should not be left to handle your case on your own. Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers are here to help you protect your rights while ensuring the at-fault party is brought to justice. If you want to get started on your personal injury claim today, contact our law offices at (505) 243-5566.
