Albuquerque, NM – 4th St & Arvada Ave Car Crash with Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (January 12, 2024) – On Friday morning, January 12, there were confirmed injuries following an auto accident in the Albuquerque area. At around 6:11 a.m., the crash took place at the corner of 4th Street NW and Arvada Avenue NW. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, and emergency crews were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. 

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation, and more information will be provided as the investigation continues. 

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

Auto Accidents in New Mexico

Statistics show that drunk drivers were responsible for about 36 percent of traffic fatalities in New Mexico in 2022, which resulted in 170 deaths. Even something as simple as wearing a seatbelt can have a significant outcome in a car crash. In New Mexico that same here, a180 people were killed in car crashes who were not wearing seatbelts, compared to 106 who were. Bernalillo County had the highest rate of fatalities in New Mexico with 143 reported fatalities. 

After a car accident, it can be challenging to handle the complicated legal process on your own. You most likely will not know what has to be done to make a full recovery because most people have not had to pursue a claim for damages before. After a car accident, you want to make sure that you have taken all the required measures to maximize your recovery. You run the risk of not receiving the full compensation you need to cover your damages if your case is not handled correctly. You must make sure that you take every possible step to guarantee a full recovery, which involves working with a qualified lawyer with years of experience handling personal injury claims. 

Following a significant crash, you need to know that you are not on your own. You need to be sure that your case is being handled by an experienced lawyer. The only attorney who can properly manage your case and maximize the value of your claim is one with years of experience helping crash victims pursue successful claims. Working with an experienced attorney will allow you to completely focus on your health and well-being. 

It is important to know that your case is in capable hands when you pursue legal action. The team of lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to support you through this trying time. Our law firm has a track record of assisting injured parties in their pursuit of full and just compensation. We will diligently protect your legal rights every step of the way. Give us a call at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a caring and knowledgeable Albuquerque car crash attorney.