Reno, NV (October 8, 2024) - At least one person sustained injuries following a car accident in the Reno area on Monday, October 7. The collision was reported around 5:04 p.m. at the intersection of Brinkby Avenue and Lakeside Drive. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The area was later reopened after tow trucks cleared the resulting wreckage. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Collisions in Nevada
When you go over the speed limit, you endanger everyone on the road, including yourself. One of the main purposes of speed limits is to keep the roads safe for everyone. Sadly, a lot of Nevadan drivers exceed the speed limit, which puts everyone at risk for serious injuries. It’s no secret that speeding increases the distance it takes for your car to stop completely, and the safety measures in your car do not function as intended when you are in a high-speed crash, making you more susceptible to being seriously hurt. Speeding-related crashes account for about 25 percent of all road deaths nationwide, and they claim thousands of lives annually. You need to be ready to sue in the event of a serious car accident on a Nevada road with the assistance of an experienced legal team.
It’s important that you protect your rights if you sustain injuries due to a crash caused by a negligent driver. That means you must pursue fair and complete compensation for all of your losses, including lost wages, medical expenses, and any other related damages. There’s always a lot on the line after a serious collision, and obtaining full compensation without the help of a knowledgeable lawyer can be difficult. Making educated decisions about your recovery is essential if you want to get the money you are legally entitled to. You should always be ready to provide the strongest possible basis for your claim, which means working with a trained car accident attorney from the beginning of your case.
It can seem that achieving a full recovery is almost impossible after a collision as you come to term with your new injuries and mounting financial damages. The respected Nevada law firm Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you during the difficult time following a serious car accident. Our car crash attorneys will guide you through the claims process to make sure that your legal rights are properly protected. Please contact us at 775-227-2280 to get started on your case today with our trained personal injury lawyer. You will be glad you did.
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