Reno, NV (January 24, 2024) - At least one person suffered injuries in an auto accident on Tuesday night, January 23, in the Reno area. At around 6:03 p.m., the collision took place on US-395 SB near N. McCarran Boulevard. The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel.
At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been confirmed. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals for further treatment. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined.
Local authorities advised nearby drivers to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays as emergency responders were present. No further information is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada Distracted Driving Accidents
All drivers need to pay full attention to the road. Sadly, a lot of drivers do not live up to this basic principle. One of the main causes of fatal collisions is distracted driving. Statistics show that more than 3,100 people lost their lives and 424,000 more were injured by distracted drivers in 2019 alone. Nearly one in five of these deaths involved a victim who was not in a motor vehicle.
The majority of Nevadans have to drive every day in order to go about their lives. Unfortunately, this results in a sizable number of residents being injured in serious collisions. Nobody ever plans to be hurt by a reckless driver, but it can happen at almost any time. You need to be sure that you can make informed decisions about how to recover. This means having a skilled lawyer on hand to provide you with the legal advice required to pursue a successful compensation claim.
One of the most crucial things to do after a car accident is to see a doctor if you want to have a successful claim. If you later decide to pursue a personal injury claim, having a doctor assess your injuries could help you grasp the severity of your condition and potentially strengthen your claim for compensation. You should get in touch with a lawyer as soon as you can after visiting the doctor. Your attorney needs to be skilled at discovering and utilizing relevant evidence in order to construct a strong case for damages.
There is always so much on the line after a serious car accident. Our firm's Reno personal injury attorneys are prepared to assist you through this challenging legal process. Victims seeking personal injury claims have been able to receive help from the legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. We are available to assist you at this trying time. Call us at 775-227-2280 to get started on your claim with a trained lawyer. If you or a loved one is hurt by a careless driver, our attorneys are prepared to provide you with much-needed legal advice during a free consultation to optimize your recovery.