Portland, OR – Injuries Follow Auto Wreck at NW Kaiser Rd near NW Germantown Rd
Portland, OR (August 11, 2022) – A crash took place in the Portland area on Wednesday afternoon that ended in confirmed injuries. At around 2:40 p.m., on August 10, the Portland Police Bureau was notified that a crash took place on Northwest Kaiser Road.
Investigations show that several vehicles collided on Northwest Kaiser Road in the area near Northwest Germantown Road. Multiple vehicles blocked the roadway for an extended period as police worked to clear the scene.
Injuries were confirmed due to this accident. Emergency medical services provided treatment to victims at the scene. An unknown number of people were then transported to local hospitals, where they underwent further treatment.
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating the crash at this time.
We hope those harmed as a result of this crash recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Portland
Driver negligence is the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes across the country every year. Drivers can be found negligent if they operate their vehicle in a manner that breaches the duty of care owed to others sharing the road. This can include actions like being distractive, inattentive, speeding, or engaging in other careless acts while operating a vehicle.
Here in Oregon, we seek countless people harmed as a result of crashes every single day. Although every driver is required to maintain control of their vehicle at all times, we see many people breach this duty and cause harm to others. Innocent motorists who are harmed in crashes can seek the assistance of a car accident lawyer in Portland who will help them pursue a personal injury case. These lawsuits are able to be filed against drivers who are negligent in order to secure compensation for injured parties.
Following a crash, a personal injury lawsuit can help you get the money that you can use for your costs of medical treatment, lost earnings, and a variety of other damages and losses that you face. Having a strong legal team by your side throughout your legal process can make a big difference.
For decades, attorney Lucy Kivel and attorney Scott Howard have both sought to protect the legal rights of victims in Portland and across the state following personal injury accidents. Our team at Kivel & Howard is committed to helping injured victims get justice.
Following your accident, our personal injury lawyers in Portland will be able to help you secure the financial compensation needed to cover the losses and damages you face throughout your recovery process.
Our team will pursue a personal injury claim on your behalf and help you get the money necessary to alleviate your costs. You can depend on our team at Kivel & Howard for fearless and skilled representation that will help you obtain the verdict you expect.
Contact our Oregon personal injury law firm today at (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 to get started on your case.
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