Reno, NV (August 23, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Reno area required support from local paramedics on Thursday, August 22. The accident took place at the corner of W. 4th Street and Keystone Avenue at around 4:50 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties are currently available. No further updates on the accident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada Distracted Driving Crashes
About ten percent of the time, distracted drivers have their eyes off the road. This is more than enough time to bring about a catastrophic event. In the time it takes to send one text, you could travel the length of a football field, so following a catastrophic traffic accident, you need to be sure you are prepared to defend your legal rights. Over 424,000 people were hurt, and 3,100 people lost their lives in collisions involving distracted drivers in the United States in a recent year. According to statistics, people between the ages of 15 and 20 are the most common victims of these collisions. In the event of a serious collision, victims should be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against negligent drivers.
Following a catastrophic collision, you must take all reasonable steps to safeguard your legal rights. Try as you might, pursuing a claim for compensation on your own can easily become daunting. Make sure you're prepared to do what has to be done in order to speed up your recovery. You will have a knowledgeable attorney at your side to help you navigate the legal system and ensure that your case is handled correctly at every turn.
You need to be sure that you are prepared to protect your rights by partnering with a trained attorney. At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we believe that innocent victims should not be held responsible for the actions of reckless drivers. We want to help you protect your legal rights and obtain a full recovery. If you are ready to discuss your case with a skilled Reno personal injury lawyer, contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280 and get to work on your case. When you work with our skilled legal team, you know your case is in good hands, and we are ready to protect your legal rights. You will be glad that we are on your side.
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