Portland, OR – Accident on NW Naito Parkway near the Broadway Bridge Ends in Injuries

Portland, OR (January 21, 2023) – A traffic accident was reported in the Portland area that left at least one person with injuries. On January 20, the Portland Police Bureau responded to a traffic crash that took place in the Portland area.

According to reports, a traffic accident took place on Northwest Naito Parkway near the Broadway Bridge at approximately 5:54 p.m. The incident caused severe distractions throughout the area.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and blocked off multiple lanes on the road as they worked to clear the scene.

Paramedics were called to care for injured victims and transferred those who required further care to local hospitals.

The crash is currently being investigated.

Our warmest thoughts are with those who have been harmed as a result of this traffic accident.

Car Accidents in Oregon

In 2022, there were more than 575 fatal car accidents in Oregon. Tens of thousands of other people affected by devastating accidents were left with physical and emotional injuries that have an overwhelming impact on their lives. We see many people left with painful injuries like:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal organ injuries (punctured lungs, ruptured spleens, etc.)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Severe cuts, scrapes, and lacerations.

In many cases, victims suffer these and other serious injuries and accidents that are preventable. These accidents are often caused by human error. Some of the leading causes of car accidents in our state are:

• Intoxicated drivers.
• Failure to yield to other motorists.
• Switching lanes recklessly.
• Speeding or traveling too fast for weather or road conditions.
• Texting or talking on cell phones while behind the wheel.
• Eating while driving.

No matter how many laws we have in place here in Oregon to prevent people from engaging in careless and senseless actions while behind the wheel, innocent people continue to pay the price as a result of drivers who continue to break the law and cause harm to others. If you have been hurt due to a car crash that took place in the state of Oregon, a Portland car accident lawyer can help you seek financial compensation for your losses and damages. If another person’s negligence has caused you harm, you may be able to seek compensation for medical costs, lost earning capacity, and various other expenses that you face. Her ears

At Kivel & Howard, we understand that being injured in a car accident can be traumatic and financially draining. That’s why our team of seasoned Portland car accident lawyers is here to help you every step of the way. If you have been wrongfully injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact our offices today for your free consultation so we can get started on seeking justice for you. Our Portland personal injury law firm is available by calling (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 at your earliest convenience to schedule your free consultation to get started.

Note: We utilize several outside sources when creating this accident news post for Kivel & Howard. Our sources include news and media outlets, state and local police incident reports as well as statements taken from individuals who have witnessed the accident.  Because of this, the facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our writing staff.  If you find any information that is inaccurate in our story, let us know and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  We will remove this post from our site upon request.

Disclaimer: These posts are written with the intent to provide Oregonians with overall driving and safety information in an effort to reduce the number of serious accidents that take place on our roads and highways. These posts are not intended to provide medical or legal advice of any kind.  The photograph used in this story is not representative of the actual accident scene.