Albuquerque, NM – Victims Injured in Collision at Paseo Del Norte & 2nd St

Albuquerque, NM (May 8, 2023) – At least one person was left with injuries following a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Monday morning, May 8. 

The collision took place at around 7:21 a.m. at the crossing of Paseo Del Norte and 2nd Street. There were confirmed injuries at the scene. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the crash victims. The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

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

New Mexico Car Accidents

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), our state has 18.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is higher than that of our neighboring state of Texas. There were 365 fatal motor vehicle accidents and 398 roadway fatalities in 2020 alone. Albuquerque is ranked as the 17th most unsafe city in the nation for motorists that year. 

Your life can change in an instant after a vehicle accident. Your physical, mental, and financial well depends on your capacity to obtain full and just compensation for your personal injury damages if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident. 

Car accident insurance claims can be incredibly challenging. An insurer may try to increase its own bottom line by reducing the amount of compensation you are entitled, and this situation can become even more confusing if the at-fault party contests liability for the incident. Dealing with the insurance company’s antics is the last thing you want to be doing when you are trying to concentrate on your physical and emotional recovery—and they know it.

Get in touch with an Albuquerque personal injury attorney right away to begin preparing your case if you were wounded in a car accident. Making sure that your case is as strong as it can be can help you maximize your chances of receiving just compensation for your crash-related damages. You must have legal representation at your side in order to prevail in your suit against the at-fault party. You need to understand the full scope of your damages and how your accident has affected your day-to-day activities, and you should speak with a lawyer about your case right away to get to work. Schedule a meeting with a lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates to discuss your right to compensation by contacting our offices at (505) 243-5566.