Reno, NV (May 11, 2024) - A serious car accident in the Reno area on Saturday, May 11, required support from local paramedics. The collision took place late that evening around 5:08 a.m. at the 2590 block of E. 2nd Street. There were confirmed injuries, and emergency crews were dispatched to provide the much-needed medical aid.
At this time, the circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been determined. The crash victims requiring additional treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the scene and reopen the road to outside traffic. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in Nevada
It is the responsibility of every driver to be focused on the road and avoid major collisions. Unfortunately, many drivers use their phones while operating a vehicle. In Nevada, distracted driving is a major factor in many of the state's catastrophic collisions, and it is on the rise nationwide. According to data from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), 3.1 percent of fatal collisions in Las Vegas are caused by distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), careless drivers kill over 3,000 people annually. If you or someone close to you is seriously hurt in a crash caused by a reckless motorist, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a skilled lawyer.
If someone else's negligence causes you to suffer significant injuries in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury claim may be made in Nevada by anyone who is in an accident and suffers serious injuries. If you want to maximize your recovery, you should always work closely with an experienced attorney. Our goal is to assist you in pursuing the greatest recovery in your case and assist you with your claim. You do not want to be exposed at this particular moment. If you don't have an experienced attorney representing you, big insurance companies will attempt to defraud you of your just recompense. Your recuperation cannot be left to chance since too much is at stake.
The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you pursue a personal injury claim following a devastating automobile accident. Crash victims should not be held responsible for the actions of a reckless driver. You should consult a skilled Reno personal injury lawyer as soon as you can if you or a loved one is hurt in a car accident. Call us at 775-227-2280 when you are prepared to begin working with an experienced attorney on your case.
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