Albuquerque, NM (March 2, 2021) - There were injuries reported following a car accident on Monday afternoon, March 1, in Albuquerque.
The crash occurred at around 1:08 p.m., according to the Albuquerque Police Department. The site of the collision was located at the intersection of Paradise Boulevard NW and Golf Course Road NW. The extent of the resulting damages has not been revealed by local sources.
Emergency responders were at the site to render aid to the injured parties. While paramedics were present, the area was closed and vehicles were diverted. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New Mexico Reckless Driving Crashes
When a driver does not obey the rules of the road, they increase the likelihood of a serious collision. Reckless drivers contribute to nearly one-third of traffic-related fatalities in the United States, with nearly 13,000 deadly accidents occurring annually due to their actions. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Mexico ranks fifth in the nation for careless driving crashes.
Car crashes in New Mexico are caused by a variety of roadway hazards, such as poor driving, excessive speed, unsafe road conditions, poor truck maintenance, road construction, and inadequate signage. Determining liability for a crash can be difficult and more complex than simply determining fault, and injured parties are often unprepared to protect their legal rights after a catastrophic accident. New Mexico car crash attorneys who specialize in car accidents work with car crash injury cases resulting from a variety of causes.
At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe that people who have been injured because of another’s negligence are entitled to fair compensation, and we have a proven history of fighting for the legal rights of clients across New Mexico. Albuquerque crash victims are owed a debt and are entitled to be paid its full value —not just part of it — and a qualified personal injury attorney in Albuquerque can help you recover the complete value of your claim. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 if you have been unfairly injured in a New Mexico car accident to see what your legal options are to pursue lost compensation for your injuries and other damages resulting from a 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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An intersection seems like another part of the road and nothing to be concerned about. However, statistics reveal that you are more likely to be involved in a crash while traveling through an intersection. In fact, nearly 40% of reported car crashes occur at intersections, despite the fact that they make up a minority of roadways nationwide. There are more than 2.5 million intersection accidents reported annually according to the Federal Highway Administration. 
A serious collision can leave a victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. There are more than 40,000 car crashes reported annually in New Mexico, contributing to over 25,000 injuries. The state has one of the highest vehicle fatality rates in the nation according to findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Someone is injured in a New Mexico collision every 26 minutes on average. 
A speeding driver is more than a risk to just him or herself. Excess speeds place everyone at greater risk of being injured in a serious collision. In New Mexico, speeding is incredibly commonplace, and the state ranks twelfth nationally for high-speed collisions according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2018, a total of 9,378 people were killed by speeding drivers, resulting in nearly 25 deaths per day. 
When you share the road with other drivers, you can never completely avoid being involved in a serious collision. Even the safest drivers are still at risk of being injured by the actions of a reckless motorist. Each year, recklessness on the roads is responsible for nearly one-half of roadway fatalities, and human error is a factor in roughly 90% of reported vehicle collisions. New Mexico ranks fifth in the nation for careless driving accidents. 
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