Reno, NV (September 21, 2024) - On Saturday, September 21, at least one person was reportedly injured in the aftermath of a car wreck in Reno. The collision took place at the crossing of E. 2nd Street and Lake Street that afternoon at around 12:47 a.m. At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been determined.
The injured parties were later provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for additional support. The circumstances leading to the incident were not included in the initial reports. Local authorities advised nearby motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays while emergency crews were present. No further updates on the accident are 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.
Nevada High-Speed Collisions
A lot of fatal accidents across the country have been linked to drivers going too fast. It is always more likely that you will get into a crash if you speed. Over 29 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States in 2021—12,330 in total—were caused by high-speed collisions. This means that almost 33 people die every day due to speeding drivers. The safety features on your car won't work right in a high-speed crash, and the injuries that happen will be much worse. People who drive too fast are also less likely to avoid serious accidents, and careless drivers should be held responsible for their actions. Most of the time, you can only do this with the help of a trained lawyer.
Nevada roads are always dangerous to drive on because you could get into a crash. You can never control what another car does. Crash victims need to be ready to take the necessary actions to protect their full recovery after a serious auto accident. If you work with an experienced attorney, you will be better able to protect your legal rights and get full compensation. Often, this is the only way to make sure you get all the money you're owed in compensation and to speed up your healing.
It can be difficult to get the full recovery you are owed after a serious crash on your own. The respected Nevada law firm Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help you during the difficult time after an unexpected car wreck. If you are injured by a reckless driver, the path to recovery can be long and difficult, and a trained Reno car crash lawyer will be able to help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries and other damages. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 775-227-228 to discuss your case with a qualified personal injury lawyer.
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