Paradise, NV (February 7, 2024) - On Tuesday morning, February 6, two people were hospitalized following a pileup collision in the Paradise area. The accident was reported at the corner of Pama Lane and Eastern Avenue near Sunset Road early that morning at around 7 a.m. It was reported that the crash involved a motorcycle and at least two other vehicles.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Two people were transported to a local hospital to be treated for sustained injuries. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided.
The circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Crashes in Nevada
Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful feeling, but riders are exposed to the dangers of the road. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motorcycles are involved in 14 percent of roadway deaths across the country, despite making up less than 3 percent of registered vehicles. In the past ten years, the number of fatal motorcycle crashes has increased by nearly 27 percent. In a recent year, 5,579 people were killed in motorcycle crashes nationwide, with 83,000 more people being injured. Nevada has an issue with serious motorcycle crashes and one in five deaths in the state involve motorcycles, according to the Nevada Traffic Safety Crash Facts.
One minute you can be cruising down the road on the back of a motorcycle, and the next moment you find yourself swerving to avoid a crash with an oncoming vehicle that made a sharp turn. A serious motorcycle crash can happen in a matter of seconds, and you can be left with serious injuries due to no fault of your own. Our legal team is skilled at handling personal injury claims involving serious motorcycle accidents.
If you ride a motorcycle, you are at a higher risk of being hurt in a crash. It is just basic physics. You do not have the same protection provided to those traveling in a motor vehicle. Motorcyclists are smaller than passenger cars, and many drivers fail to look out for riders as they should, causing serious collisions in the process.
You need to be sure that you are able to protect your legal rights after a serious motorcycle accident. The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you recover during this difficult time. Innocent victims should not be held responsible for the actions of a reckless driver. Our Paradise motorcycle accident lawyers can help you navigate the complicated claims process and pursue a strong case for compensation. If you are ready to get started on your case, give us a call today at 775-227-2280 to discuss your case with a skilled lawyer.