Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Collision at 4th St & Atlantic Ave

Albuquerque, NM (August 18, 2024) – On Sunday, August 18, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The crash was reported that morning around 3:16 a.m. at the crossing of 4th Street Southwest and Atlantic Avenue Southwest. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. 

At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. Local authorities advised local motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays while emergency crews were present. No additional information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico

Drivers have a duty to pay attention to the road. It doesn’t take long to find drivers in New Mexico using their phones while behind the wheel. An increasing number of drivers are freely acknowledging that they have used a phone while driving. New Mexico consistently tops the list of states with the greatest number of fatalities caused by distracted driving. Human error is a factor in nearly 90 percent of crashes, and driver distraction is a major problem in the state. Research shows that in New Mexico, distracted driving is responsible for about 40.75 percent of all collisions. This startling statistic is nearly five times higher than the nation’s average. With the assistance of an experienced attorney, you must be able to vigorously pursue a claim for compensation if you or a loved one is severely injured in an auto accident.

Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you through this difficult time as you pursue a personal injury claim following a serious vehicle collision. Our team of Albuquerque car accident attorneys is here to make sure you receive the best result possible for your case. Please contact us today at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a free consultation with our legal team to review your case.