Portland, OR – Auto Wreck at SW Terwilliger Blvd and SW Barbur Blvd Ends in Injuries

Portland, OR (July 13, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported in the Portland area ended in injuries. Just before 1130 p.m., on July 12, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard.

Reports provided by authorities show that a crash between vehicles occurred on Southwest Terwilliger or Boulevard at the intersection of Southwest Barbur Boulevard. The incident caused significant delays throughout the area.

The Portland police department and firefighters closed off several lanes at the intersection as they worked to clear the scene and restore the flow of traffic.

Injuries were reported in this accident. An unknown number of people were transported to area hospitals for medical care.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Oregon

Each year, automobile accidents in the state of Oregon leave countless people injured. There are many cases where people are harmed in accidents as a result of drivers who choose to engage in reckless and negligent actions. Some of the most common causes of collisions in our state include:

• Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol
• Drivers who are distracted while behind the wheel
• Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to others
• Drivers who run red lights and pass stop signs

When motorists choose to engage in these and other acts of negligence, they place the lives of innocent people sharing the road at risk. Unfortunately, we see far too many people injured as a result of negligent drivers in our state. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident due to another driver’s negligence, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights. It is important that you reach out to a car accident lawyer in Portland right away. A knowledgeable legal team will be able to help you secure the financial compensation you need to cover the damages resulting from your accident.

Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience fighting to protect the legal rights of victims who have suffered injuries in automobile accidents due to negligent drivers. Our lawyers are fully committed to helping each of our clients secure the maximum amount of financial compensation available for their lawsuits. Our team will fight diligently to ensure you get the money you need for medical expenses, lost earnings, vehicle repair costs, and more. We will build the strongest case on your behalf and fight diligently to ensure you are able to get justice.

If you have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights. It is important that you reach out to our Oregon personal injury law firm right away by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800. Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation to discuss your accident and the legal options available to help you move forward. Contact our law firm today to get started on your case.

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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.