Albuquerque, New Mexico, Head-On Crash Leads to One Fatality
Head-on crashes are lethal and drivers who are involved in one of these devastating collisions run the risk of facing catastrophic injuries, or even losing their life. One driver recently lost their lives in such a collision in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque Police Department is on the scene and investigating the fatal crash that occured early at 3 in the morning. A blue BMW collided head-on with a Chevy Silverado and the driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
According to the police, the BMW had been driving in the wrong direction of the rod when the collision happened. Both drivers had attempted to move out of the lane to avoid the collision. The driver of the Chevy is not facing any charges as the initial investigation made it clear that he was not at fault, and unfortunately, it was the driver who lost his life who had been operating the vehicle improperly and possibly even speeding, which lead to his death. (1)
When a person gets into an accident, an investigation will help them clear their name and get the compensation they rightfully deserve. Get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible to get help with filing a car accident claim as soon as possible. The sooner a driver has proper legal support by their side, the sooner they will be able to file a successful claim.
Getting Acquainted with New Mexico Car Accident Laws
To avoid running into problems when a driver gets into an accident, it’s a good idea to get acquainted with the car accident laws in New Mexico. Car accident laws in New Mexico are primarily governed by state statutes and common law principles. The state’s law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts of $25,000 for injury or death to one person, $50,000 for injury or death to two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage. Failure to carry this insurance can result in fines, license suspension, and potential civil liability for any damages resulting from an accident.
New Mexico also follows the law of comparative negligence, which means that liability for an accident can be shared among multiple parties based on their percentage of fault. This system allows accident victims to recover damages even if they were partially at fault for the accident.
In addition to the above, New Mexico also has a statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit related to a car accident. Victims generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a claim in court. Failure to file within this time limit can result in the loss of the right to seek compensation.
For anyone who was involved in a car accident in New Mexico, it is important to seek the advice of a qualified attorney to ensure their rights are protected and they receive the compensation they deserve.
Contact the Crecca Law Firm today to get help filing a car accident claim as soon as possible.
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3200 Monte Vista Blvd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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References:
- https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/one-dead-after-head-on-crash-in-northwest-albuquerque/
