Reno, NV (August 27, 2024) – On Monday, August 26, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Reno area. The accident occurred at around 5:02 p.m. at the corner of S. Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Street. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt, but the severity and number of the related damages have not been determined.
The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for further support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided at this time. The roadway was closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-Related Crashes in Nevada
You are much more likely to be involved in a major accident if you are going too fast. Every year, speeding drivers kill tens of thousands of people, and the number of people killed in high-speed accidents on American roads in 2021 was 12,330. That's almost 29 percent of all traffic deaths that year. You have to work harder to keep control of your car when you're going fast, and it takes longer to stop completely. This makes it much harder to prevent serious car crashes. Unfortunately, a lot of people are still speeding on Nevada roads. Anyone who regularly speeds should be held responsible for a serious accident.
When you're seriously hurt in a car crash, your whole way of life can be at risk. It is easy for the injuries and damages from a car accident to make life difficult. You need to make sure you can fight to protect your legal rights during this time. Vehicle collisions are still the main cause of death and major injury in the United States, and Nevadans' roads are full of careless drivers. This means that a serious accident could happen at any time, and you should be ready to fight for your legal rights if you or someone you care about gets hurt in a car accident that changes your life.
It can be difficult to manage the complicated claims process on your own after a serious auto accident. The respected Nevada law firm 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 are ready to get to work on your recovery, our personal injury lawyers are just a phone call away. Contact our offices today at 775-227-2280 to discuss your case with a skilled attorney. You will be glad you did.
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