Portland, OR – Crash with Injuries Blocks NE Columbia Parkway near NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR (October 31, 2021) – A traffic-related incident in the Portland area caused injuries and delays early Saturday morning, according to reports. Just after 4:30 a.m., on October 30, the police, firefighters, and EMS were all notified that an accident took place on Northeast Columbia Parkway during the morning hours.
Crews rushed to the scene to locate damaged vehicles blocking Northeast Columbia Parkway during the morning hours. The incident caused moderate delays through the intersection of Northeast Killngsworth Street as crews remained on-site for an extended time clearing vehicles and debris.
Medical personnel responded to the site of the crash to render aid to victims before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their fast and full recovery.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Tens of thousands of people are left with injuries that require some form of medical treatment. 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. Although many of us are aware that motor vehicle accidents often end in injuries, we are often unprepared to deal with the consequences that they have on victims and their families.
Not only are victims left to suffer physically from their crashes, but their families suffer as well. They are often forced to endure stacking medical costs and devastating financial consequences from lost wages and property repairs. Victims who are injured in crashes often endure towering financial burdens that make the process of recovering from injuries challenging. Not only do victims struggle but their families as well.
Victims may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward. Working with a Portland car accident attorney can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and the compensation you deserve. A knowledgeable legal team will review the circumstances surrounding your accident and help you protect your legal rights as you move forward.
Portland Personal Injury Lawyers
The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience fighting on behalf of injured parties to ensure they get the justice they deserve following their accidents in Portland and throughout the entire state. 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. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free case evaluation today. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident and help to determine the best options available for you to move forward and get the justice you deserve.
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