Reno, NV (August 15, 2024) - At least one person sustained injuries following a traffic accident in the Reno area on Wednesday, August 14. At around 4:49 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene on Interstate 80 WB near N. McCarran Boulevard. The injured parties were provided aid by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance.
The severity and number of the related damages were not provided in the initial reports. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen teh roadway to outside traffic. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Nevada
The road is a dangerous place. When drivers do not pay the necessary attention to the road, it becomes even more deadly. Distracted driving is fast rising to the top of the list of factors contributing to significant collisions in the nation, which claim hundreds of thousands of lives and cause over 3,000 fatalities annually. The state of Nevada has a problem with distracted driving. According to a recent study by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (NOTS), distracted drivers were at fault in four percent of the state's fatal collisions. With the aid of an experienced Nevada personal injury attorney, the negligent motorist can be held responsible for any injuries to you or a loved one by driving carelessly and failing to pay attention to the road.
When driving, there is always a risk of being hurt in a car accident. Driving while intoxicated and speeding are at the top of a long list of risky driving behaviors among Nevadans. After a catastrophic car accident, it's critical that you are able to take all reasonable steps to protect your ultimate recovery. After being examined by a reputable doctor, you should get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to get started on your claim for recovery. It can be difficult to fully recover after a significant collision on your own, and our legal team is here to help.
The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to protect your legal rights during this difficult time. We are a law firm that is well respected across the state of Nevada, and the insurer will know you mean business when you work with our firm. Our Reno personal injury lawyers will be by your side every step of the way to make sure your legal rights are protected from the very start of your case. If you are ready to discuss your case with a caring attorney, give us a call today at 775-227-2280.
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