Albuquerque, NM (January 28, 2021) - At least one person sustained injuries after being involved in an Albuquerque car crash on Thursday afternoon, January 28.
The crash reportedly took place at around 12:11 p.m. Reports from the Albuquerque Police Department revealed that the site of the crash was located at the corner of Unser Boulevard NW and Unser Boulevard NW. The factors contributing to the accident have not been revealed at this time.
The injured parties were rendered aid by responding paramedics. The extent of the resulting damages has not been revealed at this time. No further information on the crash is currently available.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by the APD.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in New Mexico
It is an unfortunate reality that any time you are traveling in a motor vehicle you are at risk of being involved in a serious collision. Each year, there are more than 40,000 car crashes reported in New Mexico, with a collision taking place every 12 minutes. These accidents contribute to over 25,000 sustained injuries, with someone being injured in a New Mexico car accident every 26 minutes on average. The state has one of the highest vehicle fatality rates in the nation according to findings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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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