Reno, NV (February 25, 2024) - A serious auto accident in the Reno area required support from local paramedics on Saturday, February 24. The accident took place at the corner of W. 4th Street and West Street late that evening at around 10:38 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined.
No updates on the conditions of the involved parties are currently available. No further updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by 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 Nevada
When you fail to pay attention to driving, you will have your eyes off the road nearly 10 percent of the time. This is more than enough time to cause a life-changing crash. You can travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text, and you need to be sure that you are ready to protect your legal rights after a serious auto accident. A total of 3,100 people lost their lives in crashes caused by distracted drivers in the United States in a recent year, with more than 424,000 people being injured. Statistics show that the largest demographic involved in these accidents are victims from 15 to 20. Drivers who fail to pay attention to the road should be held responsible in the event of a serious crash by the victim pursuing a personal injury claim.
You need to do everything possible to protect your legal rights after a serious crash. It can become quickly overwhelming to try and pursue a claim for compensation on your own. You need to be sure that you are ready to take the necessary actions to maximize your recovery. A qualified lawyer will be there to guide you through the legal process and make sure your case is handled appropriately at every stage of the process.
You need to be sure that you are prepared to protect your rights by partnering with a trained attorney. At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we believe that innocent victims should not be held responsible for the actions of reckless drivers. We want to help you protect your legal rights and obtain a full recovery. If you are ready to discuss your case with a skilled Reno car crash lawyer, contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280 and get to work on your case. When you work with our skilled legal team, you know your case is in good hands, and we are ready to protect your legal rights.