Albuquerque, NM (February 25, 2021) - On Thursday, February 25, a crash in Albuquerque required assistance from local authorities.
At least one person involved in the crash reportedly suffered injuries. The severity of those injuries has not been reported at this time. The accident occurred early that morning at around 7:52 a.m.
First responders were called to the site of the crash located at the intersection of Candelaria Road NW and 4th Street NW. The number of injured parties involved in the crash has not been disclosed at this time. The site of the crash was closed while paramedics were present.
An ongoing investigation into the accident is currently underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
New Mexico Reckless Driving Crashes
Reckless driving is a serious issue on New Mexico roadways. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the state ranks fifth nationally for careless driving crashes and is home to the second-worst drivers in the country. Nationwide, there are more than 13,000 deadly crashes reported annually attributable to reckless drivers, making up nearly one-third of reported traffic fatalities.
In the state of New Mexico, plaintiffs injured in a vehicle collision have a right to be fully compensated for injuries resulting from the actions of a negligent party. When calculating the extent of a victim’s damages, many different factors are taken into consideration, including the suffering endured by the victim and the extent of their financial damages resulting from a New Mexico car accident. Considering all these factors can be overwhelming for those trying their best to recover after a car accident.
At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe in ensuring that the legal system remains fair, effective, and efficient. Our team of New Mexico personal injury attorneys has an ethical obligation to vigorously and competently defend your rights within the law. We will fight for your legal rights and make sure that you recover the full compensation you deserve. No crash victim should be left holding the bill for an accident caused by another’s negligence. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case if you have been injured in a New Mexico car crash.
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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
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When you travel through an intersection, statistics reveal that you are at greater risk of being injured in a serious collision. The leading cause of intersections crashes is the left-hand turn, which is involved in nearly 61% of these types of accidents. Intersections are the location of nearly 40% of reported car crashes nationwide, making up the second-largest crash category in the United States. 
Being involved in a serious car crash is a traumatic event, and many New Mexico residents suffer serious injuries resulting from auto accidents each year. According to statistics from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, someone is injured in a crash every 26 minutes on average, contributing to over 25,000 injuries each year. The state has one of the highest vehicle fatality rates in the nation according to findings from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. 
Certain behaviors behind the wheel are more likely to end in catastrophic car accidents. Speeding is a factor in nearly one-quarter of fatal car crashes reported in the United States each year. There were 9,378 people killed by speeding drivers nationwide in 2018 alone, with nearly 25 people dying daily in high-speed crashes. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Mexico ranks twelfth in the country for speeding-related car crashes. 
Even the safest driver is at risk of being injured by the negligence of a reckless driver. Reckless driving can greatly increase the risk of a crash, and an estimated three out of every ten car accidents are attributable to the reckless actions of motorists on American roadways. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Mexico ranks fifth in the nation for careless driving crashes and is home to the second-worst drivers in the country. 
Traveling through a busy intersection may just seem like another part of driving in New Mexico. However, national statistics reveal that nearly 2.5 million intersection crashes are reported each year, and nearly half of all injury collisions take place at intersections. According to a study from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, intersections have become more dangerous in the past 25 years. 
Driving in New Mexico can be incredibly dangerous, and the state is home to some of the worst drivers in the country. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, there are more than 40,000 car crashes reported in the state each year, contributing to over 25,000 sustained injuries. Someone is injured in a New Mexico car accident every 26 minutes on average. 
