Portland, OR – Crash with Injuries Blocks I-5 near I-405 Interchange, Causes Injuries

Portland, OR (October 11, 2021) – Multiple people were left injured as a result of an auto accident on Saturday morning in the Portland area. On October 9, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on Interstate 5.

Reports from the Oregon Department of Transportation show that a collision between seven vehicles blocked the southbound side of Interstate 5 on the Fremont Bridge near the Interstate 405 Interchange.

Several people were rendered aid for injuries resulting from this accident. An unknown number of people were transported to a local hospital for further medical care.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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

Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon

Each year, thousands of people in Oregon are hospitalized on a monthly basis with injuries from accidents involving cars, trucks, SUVs, and other methods of transportation. We want to believe that we will always make it to our destinations without any problems, but this is far from reality. These accidents are leaving tens of thousands of people across our state with serious injuries. In many cases, victims are hospitalized with internal organ damages, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries that require emergency surgery and endless treatment.

The time following a motor vehicle accident can be extremely overwhelming. For this reason, it is crucial that victims understand that they do not have to move forward alone. Victims may have legal options to help them recover the compensation they need to move forward. By contacting a car accident attorney in Portland, you can learn different legal options available to help you move forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard are dedicated to helping you every step of the way throughout your entire legal process. We truly care about our clients in protecting their best interests. We will remain available to answer any questions you have about the legal process and provide you with insight throughout the duration of your claim to ensure you are always aware of what is taking place.

We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. Our clients can depend on us to keep their best interests in mind as we fight on their behalf to ensure they are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. Following a consultation, our team will get to work on investigating your accident on building a solid case. Our team is committed to building the strongest case possible to help you get justice. We are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your accident.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Portland, due to the negligence of another driver, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 today to schedule a free case evaluation today.

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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.