Portland, OR – Injuries Follow MVA on SW 26th Ave near SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR (July 1, 2022) – A vehicle collision reported in the Portland area on Thursday afternoon left at least one person injured. Around 1:45 p.m., on June 30, the police, firefighters, and medical personnel were all dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Southwest 26th Avenue.
Reports provided by the Portland Police Bureau indicate that a collision between vehicles occurred on Southwest 26th Avenue at the intersection of Southwest Capitol Highway. The incident blocked the roadway, causing significant delays in traffic throughout the area.
The police and firefighters secured a portion of the roadway as they worked to clear the scene.
Medical personnel rendered aid to victims on site before transporting them to area hospitals for further care.
At this time, the Portland Police Bureau is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the victims who suffered injuries as a result of this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Each year, motor vehicle accidents in the state of Oregon sent tens of thousands of people to area hospitals with injuries. There is a significant number of people who are left with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe compound fractures, and other significant injuries that demand emergency medical care.
When innocent people are involved in accidents, it is important that they take various steps to ensure their health and well-being are protected. This includes:
- taking photos of the scene of the accident
- gathering name and contact information from witnesses
- obtaining the insurance information and contact information for every person involved in the crash
- contacting law enforcement to come to the scene of the accident to create a police report
- seeking emergency medical attention
Additionally, it is imperative that victims seek the assistance of a car accident lawyer in Portland right away. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may have legal options available to help you secure financial compensation that you can use to cover the damages you face as a result of your accident.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of victims who have been injured in accidents due to the negligence of others. Our lawyers can help you secure the maximum amount of financial compensation available to cover the damages that you face from your accident. We will aggressively negotiate compensation on your behalf to ensure you get the money that you need to cover medical expenses, repair costs for your vehicle, lost wages, and more.
If you have been injured as a result of another driver’s reckless, negligent, or malicious actions, you must reach out to our Oregon personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers can meet with you for a free consultation at your earliest convenience to discuss your case in the legal options available for you. Contact our law firm today 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.
