Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Hurt in Crash at I-40 & Atrisco Vista Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (April 21, 2023) - Albuquerque reported one or more injuries from an automobile accident on Friday, April 21.

Around 8 a.m., the collision occurred on Interstate 40 WB close to Atrisco Vista Boulevard. There were reported injuries at the scene of the crash, and those who needed more assistance were eventually sent to the hospital. At this moment, there is no information on the extent and number of injuries that resulted.

No additional information has been provided at this time. 

Law enforcement officials are in charge of the continuing accident investigation.

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

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the majority of car accidents in the state last year were primarily caused by an error on part of another motorist. Distracted driving was a contributing factor in nearly 21.5 percent of collisions that resulted in injuries, 20.3 percent that resulted in property damage, and 8.3 percent that ended in fatalities. More than half of the drivers surveyed in a recent study acknowledged to using a hand-held phone while driving in the past 30 days. By consulting a knowledgeable attorney, those who have been injured by a distracted driver may be able to recover lost compensation. 

If a driver hurt you while driving and failed to pay attention to the road, our legal team wants to help you hold them responsible for your financial recovery. In order to settle your case for the greatest money possible, our personal injury attorney will work tirelessly on your case. There is no cap on the maximum amount of compensatory or punitive damages that may be granted in connection with a vehicle accident claim, and our lawyers want to make sure your legal rights are protected to make a full recovery. 

An automotive accident may cause serious financial hardship for crash victims and their families. You might need to miss work and spend a lot of money on medical treatment, which will keep you from earning as much money as you would have otherwise. When a driver, even briefly, takes their eyes off the road to tend to a restless child or use a GPS, serious collisions may result. Reckless motorists can cause countless car crashes, and victims are due compensation for their resulting damages in the event of a car accident. 

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we give every case we take on our full attention, and our lawyers go above and beyond to give New Mexicans hurt in car accidents the best defense possible. Call our offices as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to arrange a consultation if you or someone you know has suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident brought on by a careless driver. In addition to holding the negligent parties accountable, our Albuquerque auto accident attorneys are dedicated to doing everything in their power to assist you in obtaining fair compensation for your losses. If you were hurt on the road as a result of the conduct of a careless motorist, we are here to help you make a complete physical and financial recovery.