Reno, NV (January 3, 2024) - At least one person was injured after a serious car accident in the Reno area on Tuesday, January 2. The accident took place that afternoon at around 3:13 p.m. at the corner of Keystone Avenue and Jones Street. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties.
Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to a local hospital for additional treatment. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The roadway was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to clear the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Nevada
In Nevada, distracted driving is a major problem that quickly becoming the leading factor contributing to catastrophic collisions around the country. According to statistics, from 2014 to 2018, there were 63 deadly distracted driving crashes in Nevada, resulting in 62 fatalities. Around 52 percent of the state's fatal distracted driving collisions happened on city streets during that time. The state's largest number of fatal distracted driving collisions occurred in Clark County, and men between the ages of 26 and 30 were the most common victims.
A serious collision can happen at any time. Most of the time, another driver's careless behavior is involved. If you are unfairly injured in an automobile accident, you must be ready to make a compelling case for the compensation you are entitled to. No one ever plans to be hurt in a car crash, but you should make sure you have a plan in place if you or someone close to you is hurt by a reckless driver. There is a lot on the line, and you need to do everything in your power to maximize your recovery.
You need to enlist the help of a lawyer after a crash. Your attorney can help you in many ways that can be a benefit during your case. They can help investigate your accident and how much your claim is worth. You need to know the value of your case so you do not accept a subpar settlement offer form the insurance provider, which will be working to limit your compensation in any way possible.
After a catastrophic vehicle accident, you need to know that you are not alone. A Reno personal injury attorney can fight to defend your legal rights and ensure that you can put together a compelling case to justify your compensation. Our lawyers have a proven track record helping crash victims from all over Nevada. Our attorneys can address any questions you may have about your personal injury lawsuit during a free consultation. Call our offices today at 775-227-2280 to contact a lawyer at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. We will be here to help you every step of the way.