Reno, NV (August 13, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car accident in the Reno area on Monday, August 12. The accident took place at the corner of Veterans Parkway and Barcello Road that evening, around 6:22 p.m. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel. Those requiring additional treatment were later transferred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The severity and number of the related damages have not yet been confirmed. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the area of the related debris. No further information has been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Nevada
Driving is risky enough on its own. It is downright dangerous when drivers are not focused on the road. Across the nation, distracted driving is fast rising to the top of the list of factors that cause catastrophic auto accidents. According to statistics, negligent drivers cause the deaths of over 3,000 individuals in the United States every year, and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured. Nevada has a special problem with distracted driving. According to a recent five-year study by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (NOTS), distracted driving—which can include everything from texting while driving to conversing with a passenger in the backseat—is to blame for about four percent of collisions in the state. You are entitled to compensation for your injuries and any damages, regardless of what caused the crash.
Nevada's roads are extremely unsafe, and it only takes one negligent driver to cause a catastrophic collision that changes lives. On the state's roadways, reckless driving is prevalent, and the majority of Nevadans know someone who has been involved in a catastrophic accident. To optimize your recovery during this trying time, make sure you are aware of your legal rights. It may not seem impossible to pursue a personal injury claim, but you can do so with the help of a competent legal team. An experienced automobile accident attorney can support you at every stage of the process to maximize your case.
It is important that you are able to be well-informed of your legal rights in order to mount the strongest case possible and maximize your recovery. The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. understands you are going through a difficult time. We want to do everything possible to help make your recovery a bit easier. Our team of Reno personal injury lawyers has a proven history of pursuing successful personal injury claims, and we are ready to get to work for you. Contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280 to get started on your case. You will be glad you did.
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