Portland, OR – Auto Accident with Injuries Reported on SE 122nd Ave near SE Market St
Portland, OR (June 5, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident took place in the Portland area on Saturday afternoon that left at least one person injured. At around 3:30 p.m., on June 4, the Portland Police Bureau was dispatched to the scene of a traffic-related incident that took place on Southeast 122nd Avenue.
Reports provided by PPB indicate that a collision between vehicles blocked Southeast 122nd Avenue at the intersection of South East market Street. The incident caused significant delays throughout the area.
The police and firefighters closed off a portion of the roadway as they work to clear the scene.
Medical personnel rendered aid to victims on-site before transporting them to area hospitals for further care.
At this time, investigations surrounding the accident are underway by the Portland Police Bureau.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can negatively affect your life immediately. Many people had to go through extensive medical care for injuries that they suffered as a result of crashes. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people in our state are injured as a result of traffic-related incidents every year.
The majority of motor vehicle accidents that we see in Oregon are a result of driver errors. In fact, some studies found that nearly 90% of all traffic-related incidents across the United States are caused by drivers who engage in reckless, negligent, and malicious actions. We often see innocent people suffer due to drivers who are speeding, impaired, or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles.
When people are injured as a result of these and other acts of negligence, they may have legal options available to help them move forward. Injured victims should reach out to a car accident lawyer in Portland as soon as possible. Those harmed may have legal options available to help them secure the financial compensation that they can use to cover the damages they face moving forward.
The Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of innocent people who have been injured in accidents through no fault of their own. Our lawyers can help you build the strongest personal injury case possible. We will conduct a thorough investigation into your accident. We will gather evidence from the scene of the crash and a variety of sources. Our lawyers will negotiate compensation on your behalf to ensure you are able to cover your medical expenses, costs to repair your vehicle, and more.
Our lawyers are fully committed to helping each of our clients get justice after being injured in accidents. It is important that you reach out to our Oregon personal injury law firm right away to get started on your case. Our lawyers are available by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 at your earliest convenience.
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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.
