Reno, NV (March 2, 2024) - At least one person sustained injuries following a traffic accident in the Reno area on Friday, March 1. The accident was reported at around 5:32 p.m. on Interstate 80 WB near Gold Ranch Road. All lanes were closed as emergency workers responded to the scene.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The area was later reopened after the resulting wreckage could be cleared by tow trucks. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada High-Speed Collisions
When you go over the speed limit, you become a danger to everyone on the road, including yourself. There is a reason why there are speed limits on the road, and they are there to make roadways safer for everyone. Unfortunately, a lot of drivers in Nevada often exceed the speed limit, which puts everyone at risk for serious injury. It is well known that speeding extends the time it takes for your car to fully stop, and your car's vehicle safety features do not function as intended in a high-speed crash. Roughly 25 percent of all road deaths occur as a result of speed-related crashes, which claim the lives of hundreds of people annually across the United States. You need to be ready to take legal action in the event of a serious car accident on Nevada roads.
You need to be sure that you can protect your rights after suffering injuries at the hands of a negligent driver. It is important to ensure that you have the ability to pursue fair and complete compensation for all of your losses, including medical costs, lost income, or whatever damages may be available in your unique situation. It might be difficult to obtain full compensation on your own without the help of a skilled attorney, and there is always so much on the line after being injured by a reckless driver. You need to make informed decisions about your recovery in order to make sure you can get the compensation you are truly owed. To ensure a full recovery, you must be ready to provide the strongest possible foundation for your claim, and that means working with a skilled attorney from the very start of your case.
The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you during the difficult time following a serious car accident. Our Reno personal injury attorneys will guide you through the claims process to make sure that your legal rights are properly protected. Please contact us at 775-227-2280 to get started on your case today.