Portland, OR – Auto Wreck with Injuries Reported on SE Flavel St
Portland, OR (August 28, 2022) – At least one victim was injured following a traffic incident in the Portland area on Saturday morning. At around 8:10 a.m., on August 27, emergency crews were notified that a crash took place on Southeast Flavel Street.
Reports from the Portland Police Bureau show that a collision between vehicles blocked the 8700 block of Southeast Flavel Street during the morning hours. This incident prompted the Portland Police Bureau and firefighters to block off multiple lanes of the roadway while working to remove the damaged vehicles.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene of the accident to provide care to the victims who suffered injuries. At least one person was then transported to a nearby hospital where they will undergo treatment for their injuries.
The police and Portland are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this motor vehicle accident at this time.
We help the victims who suffered injuries as a result of this auto collision are able to recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Car accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of injuries for victims in the state of Oregon. Here in the Portland area, thousands of people are hospitalized each year with severe injuries as a result of vehicle collisions. Common injuries that are reported in Oregon following auto accidents include:
- spinal cord injuries
- traumatic brain injuries
- internal organ injuries
- broken bones
- severe burn injuries
- cuts, scrapes, and lacerations
When people are left with serious injuries following motor vehicle accidents, they often have to go to area hospitals immediately following the crash. Having to go through emergency surgery in weeks of therapy and rehabilitation can be quite challenging.
If you have been injured as a result of another person’s negligence, a car accident lawyer in Portland can help you file a personal injury case against them. A legal claim can help you get money to cover the costs resulting from your accident and more.
Some of the damages that our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard can help you secure compensation for include:
- the cost of medical treatment following your accident
- any long-term care costs that you have to deal with
- the cost to repair or replace your vehicle
- lost wages resulting from taking time off work to recover
- lost earning capacity if you are left permanently disabled
- loss of enjoyment of life
- permanent scarring and disfigurements
Our Oregon law firm can meet with you for free consultation to get started on your case right away. Schedule a free case review with our team by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 to get started.
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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.
