Santa Fe, NM - Major Injury Accident on I-25 near NM-16

Santa Fe, NM (April 9, 2023) - On the morning of April 5, a car wreck happened in Santa Fe that ended in injuries. According to local officials, the wreck occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. 

Reports from authorities show the vehicles collided on Interstate 25 near New Mexico 16. At least one person suffered injuries in the crash.

Police and paramedics worked to help those with injuries and transport those in need of further care to area hospitals.

The left lane of traffic was blocked while crews worked at the scene. Traffic was stopped back to New Mexico 22/exit 259. Authorities directed traffic while emergency crews worked in the area. 

At this time, the cause of the incident has not been reported. Police in Santa Fe continue to investigate. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries. 

New Mexico Auto Collisions

Car accidents happen all the time in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico. There are a reported 6 million car crashes per year in the US that cause over 3 million people to become injured. On average, throughout the year, over 35,000 people are killed in auto accidents in the country. Additionally, approximately 400 people lose their lives per year due to car wrecks in New Mexico. 

Sustaining a severe injury in a car crash can be an extremely stressful experience. You may have to spend a lot of time recovering in the hospital, which can be exhausting and expensive. Your life may have been turned upside down by a severe auto accident, and you could be suffering physically, emotionally, and financially. Depending on the nature of your wreck, you may be eligible for financial compensation for a number of damages. Damages like medical care, vehicle repairs, wage loss, pain, suffering, loss of life enjoyment, loss of future earning capacity, and more. 

Driver negligence is the leading cause of car crashes in the United States and in New Mexico. Currently, driver intoxication is the main cause of car crashes in the Land of Enchantment. Other forms of driver negligence prove to be especially problematic in New Mexico and throughout the United States, such as speeding, fatigue, and distraction. There are approximately 20,000 people who sustain injuries in auto accidents in New Mexico every year. The majority of these injuries are caused by driver negligence. 

Working with a lawyer when you’re injured by a negligent driver can be extremely beneficial to you and your family. You may be wondering how you’re going to recover financially, and by collecting financial compensation, you can do just that. A car crash lawyer in Albuquerque can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get your life back on track after being seriously hurt in an accident. You deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about your financial situation. 

Call the skilled and experienced lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates at (505) 243-5566 to speak with a Santa Fe car crash attorney if you were wounded in a vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver.