Albuquerque, NM - Victims Hurt After Crash at NM-317 & Indian Service Rte 617

Albuquerque, NM (March 10, 2023) - A serious auto accident in Albuquerque on Tuesday, March 9 necessitated the assistance of local paramedics. 

At around 12:26 pm, the collision occurred on NM-317 close to Indian Service Road 617. The extent and number of injuries sustained in the collision have not been determined, but at least one person was hurt. The injured parties were taken to nearby hospitals for medical care.

Law enforcement officials are in charge of the continuing accident investigation.

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

Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico

The rate of fatal car accidents has increased as a result of our culture's increasing reliance on technology. In New Mexico, where most drivers have access to electronic devices like cell phones and smartwatches, driving distractions are more common than ever. Distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,142 people overall in 2020. Accidents involving distracted driving resulted in 424,000 injuries and more than 3,100 fatalities nationwide in 2019. If a distracted driver caused your crash and you were hurt, you might be entitled to compensation.

The majority of preventable auto accidents are brought on by the carelessness of other drivers. In order to obtain compensation from the defendant's insurance company in a lawsuit involving injuries experienced in a vehicle accident, you must show that the other driver was to blame for your accident and your injuries. The New Mexico legal system is more traditional and fault-based when it comes to litigation claims concerning car accidents. This implies that it could be difficult to identify who is at fault for an automobile accident if you do not strictly adhere to the required legal procedure. In order to prevail in a personal injury case, you must be able to show certain legal requirements, such as the fact that the negligent party owed you a duty of care and disregarded that obligation.

Navigating the claims process can be challenging, particularly if you are still recovering from a major auto accident. If a careless driver caused an accident that wounded you or a loved one, you might be worried about how you will pay your bills while you take time off to heal. You could file a personal injury lawsuit claim against the at-fault driver's insurance policy if you want to acquire the money you require and be able to fully heal. You have three years in New Mexico from the accident to submit a claim. You run the danger of losing your opportunity to get the money you deserve for your damages if you miss that deadline.

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we give every case we take on our complete focus, and our lawyers go above and beyond to give New Mexicans hurt in auto accidents the best legal defense attainable. Call our offices as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a consultation if you or someone you know has just been in an automobile accident that was the result of a careless motorist. Our Albuquerque personal injury attorneys promise to use every legal strategy at their disposal to assist you in obtaining full and fair compensation for your losses while holding those responsible for the tragedy accountable. You have our word that we will make every effort to establish your status as a client under the law.