Albuquerque, NM - Collision with Injuries at I-40 & 6th St

Albuquerque, NM (January 27, 2021) - There were confirmed injuries at the scene of a car crash in Albuquerque on Tuesday morning, January 26. 

Local reports from the Albuquerque Police Department revealed that the accident occurred at around 6:52 a.m. The cause of the crash has not been reported by local sources. The site of the collision was located at the intersection of Interstate 40 EB and 6th Street NW. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to the site of the crash to render aid to the injured parties. The extent of the resulting injuries has not been revealed at this time. No further information on the accident has been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is currently in progress. 

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

Car Crashes in New Mexico

Driving can be incredibly dangerous, and New Mexico state residents travel tens of millions across the state each year. There are more than 40,000 car crashes reported annually in New Mexico, contributing to over 25,000 sustained injuries. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, someone is injured in a car crash every 26 minutes on average. The state has one of the highest vehicle fatality rates in the nation. 

In the state of New Mexico, plaintiffs injured in a vehicle collision have a right to be fully compensated for injuries resulting from the actions of a negligent party. When calculating the extent of a victim’s damages, many different factors are taken into consideration, including the suffering endured by the victim and the extent of their financial damages resulting from a New Mexico car accident. Considering all these factors can be overwhelming for those trying their best to recover after a car accident. 

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe in ensuring that the legal system remains fair, effective, and efficient. Our team of New Mexico personal injury attorneys has an ethical obligation to vigorously and competently defend your rights within the law. We will fight for your legal rights and make sure that you recover the full compensation you deserve. No crash victim should be left holding the bill for an accident caused by another’s negligence. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case if you have been injured in a New Mexico car crash.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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