Complete Santa Fe County, NM accident reports and news.
Accidents in Santa Fe County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Santa Fe County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Santa Fe County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Santa Fe County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Connect with an experienced Santa Fe County injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Go here to get a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
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Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
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Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Steven and Nancy Mudge were riding a motorcycle on County Road 45 at about 7 p.m. when they struck a horse being ridden by Edward Pinkard. The crash threw both people off of the motorcycle. Steven and Nancy Mudge were transported to Christus St.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe man was killed early Saturday morning when he failed to negotiate a sharp curve on Agua Fria near Airport Road and his car struck a guard rail, partially ejecting him through the window.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
A Tesuque man is in critical condition in a Santa Fe hospital after a single vehicle rollover accident near Santa Fe on Saturday afternoon.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
Old Las Vegas Highway is closed in both directions near the Sunrise General Store and is expected to remain closed for several hours after a two vehicle, head-on fatal accident just after 11 a.m. this morning.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
An Albuquerque woman was killed while riding a motorcycle Saturday between Madrid and Golden, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.