Reno, NV (December 5, 2023) - On Monday, December 4, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a crash in Reno. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at around 3:18 p.m. at the corner of Terminal Way and E. Plumb Lane. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The severity and the number of the resulting injuries have not been provided.
The area was closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of the resulting debris. No updates on the accident are available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be released as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada Speeding-Related Collisions
The speed of an impact can mean the difference between a minor fender bender and a catastrophic collision. In 2021, nearly 29 percent of traffic fatalities in the United States involved high-speed crashes. That year, 12,330 people were killed by speeding drivers in total that year. That is nearly 33 people dying every single day. When a driver chooses to exceed the speed limit or drive faster than permitted by roadway conditions, they should be held liable for any resulting injuries and damages in the event of a crash.
The road can be an incredibly dangerous place, and for many Nevada residents, car accidents are a very grim reality. The injuries that often result from a crash can leave you in a difficult situation, and you may be uncertain of what needs to be done in order to get the compensation you are owed in order to achieve a complete recovery. It is important that you partner with a trained lawyer who is ready to help you navigate the complicated legal process so that you can achieve a full recovery after a life-changing auto accident.
You should not try to handle your case on your own. There are many obstacles that are known to arise when you pursue a claim for compensation, and you need someone on your side who is ready deal with these issues as they come. Your ability to make a complete recovery will depend on a successful personal injury claim, and your lawyer will be there to help you get the most for your case.
At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we understand that you are going through a difficult time if you have been recently involved in a car accident. No crash victims should be held financially liable for the resulting damages if they are not responsible for the collision. That is why you need to partner with a Reno car crash lawyer with years of experience handling personal injury claims. Give us a call today at 775-227-2280 to discuss your claim with a trained lawyer.