Albuquerque, NM - Injury-Causing Wreck Reported at 2nd St & McKnight Ave

Albuquerque, NM (August 4, 2023) - A car accident with injuries took place on Thursday, August 3, in the Albuquerque area. 

The crash was reported close to the corner of McKnight Avenue NW and 4th Street NW at roughly 4:24 p.m. According to the early reports, at least one person was hurt in the collision, and the victims received medical attention from the responding medical personnel. 

The injured parties who needed additional assistance were taken to nearby hospitals for further care. At this time, no additional information on the crash has been provided. 

Authorities warned drivers to stay away from the accident scene and to expect lengthy delays. 

The current crash investigation is being handled by local authorities. Further 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.

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

New Mexico reported 36,555 traffic accidents in 2020, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands more injuries. According to statistics, there are automobile accidents reported somewhere in Bernalillo County every 38 minutes on average, and New Mexico has some of the worst drivers in the country. Multiple studies have shown this time and time again, and it should be a cause for concern for anyone who travels on the state's roadways. 

Cases involving personal injuries are notoriously quite difficult for crash victims. You must have a thorough and complete knowledge of how the law operates, and a personal injury attorney can help level the playing field. Insurance companies have a team of lawyers at their disposal, and you will be at a significant disadvantage if you do not hire an attorney of your own. You want to ensure that these big businesses do not treat you unfairly in your pursuit of a complete recovery. 

You have three years from the date of the accident to begin your case if you want to make a personal injury claim in New Mexico. The personal injury statute of limitations in the state has several exceptions, but you should contact our legal office for a free consultation to find out whether ones apply to your claim. You do not want to be taken by surprise if you miss a key deadline or some other aspect of your case goes wrong. Also, the sooner your lawyer has a chance to start building your case prior to the deadline arriving, the better your chances of obtaining a fair settlement will be. 

After a catastrophic auto accident, injured parties may be able to file a claim in order to recover financial losses. If you believe you have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim, contact an Albuquerque personal injury attorney to begin working on your case right away. A trained attorney can work to increase your final compensation. If you want to find out how much compensation you are entitled to, you need a knowledgeable attorney to look into your situation. Call (505) 243-5566 to make an appointment for a free legal consultation with a qualified injury lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates.