Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Reno and across Washoe County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Reno community.

Get information on car crashes from the Police Departments in the Reno region

The Reno Police Department offers information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a Reno car crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• St. Mary's Regional Medical Center;
• Renown Regional Medical Center;
• Northern Nevada Medical Center.

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out if medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

When a Reno car accident is serious or fatal, it is crucial to find a Reno auto accident lawyer

When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Reno attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having a personal injury lawyer on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when an accident proves fatal.