Reno, NV (March 23, 2024) - On Friday, March 22, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Reno area. At around 4:05 p.m., the accident took place at the 6770 block of S. Virginia Street. 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 Crashes in Nevada
It is the responsibility of every motorist to avoid seriously hurting other people while driving. They also need to give the road their whole attention. Sadly, far too many drivers in Nevada operate their vehicles carelessly, and distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious crashes in the United States. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted drivers killed 3,522 people nationwide in 2021. This is an increase of over 12.1 percent from 2020. One of the most common contributing causes of deadly collisions is cell phone use. According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), in just ten years, there was a startling 128 percent rise in the number of crashes involving drivers using mobile devices.
After a serious collision, too much is at stake to leave your recovery up to chance. Your entire way of life can be at risk, so you need to be certain that you have the ability to seek the highest amount of money in your claim. It can be difficult to know what to do to maximize your recovery as you deal with new-found injuries and costly damages. You run the risk of being saddled with mounting medical debt and other costs that you are unable to pay for if you cannot obtain the compensation you are entitled to in your claim.
Persona injury claims are often complicated, and crash victims are not in the right mindset to handle such a complex case on their own. 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 will diligently fight for your legal rights at every stage of your case.