Reno, NV (January 19, 2024) - On Thursday, January 18, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Reno area. The accident took place at around 4:09 p.m. at the corner of Sutro Street and E. Commercial Row. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment.
At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada Distracted Driving Crashes
Statistics show that driving while distracted can be just as dangerous as operating a vehicle while intoxicated. In the United States in 2019, distracted drivers claimed the lives of 3,100 individuals and injured 424,000 more. Statistics show that one in five of these victims was not inside a moving vehicle when the collision occurred. At highway speeds, you can cover the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a text, and this is more than enough distance and time to cause a life-changing car crash.
In Nevada, car accidents occur on a daily basis, and they often result in life-changing injuries. Damages include the economic and non-economic consequences that follow an accident. You need an experienced lawyer who can determine the entire extent of these damages and who should take on financial responsibility for the crash. It is always recommended that you partner with a skilled lawyer in order to make sure your case is handled appropriately.
Working with an experienced lawyer will provide you access to someone who can speak with the insurance adjuster who is representing the other driver. They can work with your healthcare provider to arrange for the organization of your medical records and invoices, as well as negotiate any settlement arrangements. If you are filing a personal injury case, you must take all reasonable steps to ensure that you can receive the maximum benefit from your claim. A lawyer can strive to optimize your recovery and fight for your legal rights every step of the way.
You need to know that you are not alone after a life-changing auto accident. If you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, the legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to assist you every step of the way. Our legal team has a track record of assisting injured parties in Nevada in pursuing just compensation for their injuries and other damages, and we are well-versed in the law. You can contact a Reno auto accident attorney to talk about your case. Give our offices a call at 775-227-2280 to begin working on your case with at rained lawyer.