Reno, NV (February 22, 2024) - On Wednesday afternoon, February 21, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Reno area. At around 3:02 p.m., the accident took place on US-395 NB near W. Golden Valley Road. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting damages have not been determined.
The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel, and the victims needing additional treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and reopen the roadway to outside traffic.
No updates on the conditions of the involved parties are currently available. No additional information on the collision has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local authorities, and more updates 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.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Nevada
All drivers have a duty to prevent causing serious injury to others and pay full attention to the road. Unfortunately, too many motorists in Nevada engage in reckless actions behind the wheel, and one of the fastest-growing contributors to serious crashes is distracted driving. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that a total of 3,522 people were killed by distracted motorists nationwide in 2021. This marks a nearly 12.1 percent increase from 2020. Cell phone use is one of the most commonly cited factors in fatal crashes involving driver distraction. Findings from the National Safety Council (NSC) show that the number of crashes involving drivers using handheld devices increased by an astounding 127 percent in a single decade.
There is too much on the line after a serious crash to leave your recovery to chance. Your very way of life is often on the line, and you need to be sure that you are able to pursue maximum compensation in your claim. It can be hard to know what to do to maximize your recovery after a collision. If you are unable to get the compensation you are owed, you are at risk of being burdened with rising medical debts and other expenses that you are not prepared to handle.
You need to make sure you take the necessary action to protect your well-being after a serious auto accident. The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you navigate the complicated legal process to make sure you can get the best possible outcome for your case. If you want to discuss your case with a trained Reno personal injury attorney, contact us today at 775-227-2280. We are here to answer any questions you may have during a free consultation, and when you work with our skilled legal team, you know your case is in good hands.