Portland, OR – Accident with Injuries Reported on N Ainsworth St near N Vancouver Ave

Portland, OR (December 2, 2022) – A traffic accident took place on Thursday evening in the Portland area that resulted in injuries. On December 1, the Portland Police Bureau was notified that their assistance was needed at a crash that took place on North Ainsworth Street.

Preliminary reports indicate that at around 611 p.m., a collision between vehicles blocked North Ainsworth Street at the intersection of North Vancouver Avenue. The incident caused disruptions throughout the area.

Portland police and firefighters responded to the scene to provide assistance. EMS was also requested on-site for injured parties.

Paramedics provided treatment to the victims at the scene before transporting them to area hospitals.

The Portland police Bureau is currently investigating the collision.

We hope the injured victims are able to recover quickly following this crash.

Car Accidents in Oregon

Every day, drivers in the state of Oregon travel millions of miles across our roadways. Our infrastructure is incredibly important as it allows people to travel from place to place with ease. Unfortunately, disaster can strike one careless and reckless people enter roadways across our state. In fact, tens of thousands of crashes are reported statewide annually. Many of these accidents involve people who are speeding, impaired by drugs or alcohol, or engaging in other acts of negligence that directly place the lives of others at risk. There are many cases where accidents are entirely preventable. Innocent people are forced to pay the price of negligence every day in our state.

The unfortunate truth is that a traffic accident can change your life instantly. Regrettably, many people involved in accidents are left with injuries that impact their lives forever. We see countless car crash victims left with traumatic brain injuries, internal organ injuries, and even severe compound fractures.

Some of the damages that you can recover compensation for following a car accident include:

• Medical bills.
• Pain and suffering.
• Damage to your vehicle.
• Lost wages.
• Lost earning capacity if you are disabled from your crash.
• Ongoing medical care expenses.
• Mental anguish.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.

It is important that you seek legal guidance from a car accident lawyer in Portland right away. An attorney will be able to guide you and build a strong case on your behalf. They will be able to fight for fair compensation to make sure that you have the money you need throughout the recovery process and beyond.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, we highly encourage you to call us at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free consultation. Our team at Kivel & Howard has the experience and skills necessary to get you the compensation you deserve.

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.