Portland, OR – Injuries Reported in Car Crash on SE 101st Ave near SE Division St
Portland, OR (August 22, 2021) – A traffic-related incident reported in the Portland area ended in confirmed injuries on Sunday afternoon. On August 22, the Portland Police Department, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the site of a crash on Southeast 101st Avenue.
Reports from the police indicate that a collision between vehicles blocked the intersection of Southeast 101st Avenue at the intersection of Southeast Division Street.
The incident caused some delays throughout the area as police and firefighters closed off the roadway to clear the scene.
EMS crews rendered aid to injured victims on-site before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals. At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Every day, motor vehicle accidents in the city of Portland inflict endless mental, physical, and emotional pain and suffering on victims. These accidents are often unpredictable. However, we continue to see a significant number of people harmed in accidents due to the negligence of other motorists. Not only are victims left to suffer physically from their crashes, but both victims and their families are often forced to endure stacking medical costs and devastating financial consequences from lost wages and property repairs.
Regrettably, the vast majority of crashes are caused by the actions of other motorists sharing the road. There are many cases where people are hurt in crashes due to drivers who are drunk or under the influence of drugs, distracted or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles.
When victims are hurt in crashes, due to the negligence of others, it is crucial that they act quickly to protect their legal rights. Injured parties may be entitled to compensation to help cover medical costs, alleviate lost wages, and help cover various other financial burdens they face. Seeking the assistance of a car accident attorney in Oregon as soon as possible can help to ensure you are in the best position to move forward following your accident.
The Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience fighting on behalf of accident victims to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Our team provides competent and aggressive legal representation so our clients can focus on recovering from their injuries while knowing their legal rights and best interests are protected. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. 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. If you have been injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence 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.
