Albuquerque, NM - Vehicle Collision with Injuries on Paseo Del Norte near Rio Grande River

Albuquerque, NM (August 27, 2023) - A serious car crash happened in Albuquerque on the afternoon of August 27. Responders went to the scene at around 3:17 p.m. to help the people involved and investigate the details of the accident. 

Local reports show the incident happened on Paseo Del Norte near the Rio Grande River. One or more individuals suffered injuries and were treated by paramedics on-site. Currently, the total number of victims in need of transportation to the hospital remains unknown. 

Traffic was delayed in the area for an extended period of time while crews worked to help the people involved. The names of the involved individuals have not been reported at this time. 

Authorities in Albuquerque continue to investigate. 

New Mexico Auto Accidents

Car accidents in New Mexico happen every single day. On average, around 20,000 people sustain injuries in these collisions per year, while over 400 lose their lives. Over the past decade, car accidents have become one of the top ten reasons people in the United States sustain serious injuries or lose their lives. This is probably due to the rising popularity of smartphones and other handheld technology. 

The leading cause of auto accidents in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico is currently driver distraction. Over 3,000 people lose their lives per year due to driver distraction in the US. More than 400,000 vehicle accidents are caused by distracted drivers in the country every year. Other significant forms of driver negligence include fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. Combined, these types of driver negligence lead to millions of car accidents and injuries every single year in the United States. 

If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a car accident, it is vital to determine the cause of the incident. If you believe a negligent driver is responsible, you need to contact a car crash lawyer as soon as you can. A car accident attorney in Albuquerque can help you get the money you need to financially recover after you’re hurt in a serious accident. 

Unfortunately, tens of thousands of dollars in bills can stem from a serious car crash that ends in injuries. Don’t go broke paying for injuries that you did not cause. A car accident lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get help paying for vehicle repairs, medical care, and more. 

You can call the reputable and experienced personal injury law office of Ferguson & Associates at your earliest convenience to get started on your own personal injury claim for compensation. We can help you learn more about your legal rights and options during this difficult time in your life. You can reach our office at 505-594-3712 at your earliest convenience in order to talk to an attorney about your own personal injury claim for financial compensation.