Portland, OR – Injuries Reported in Crash on I-5 near Interstate Bridge

Portland, OR (December 24, 2021) – At least one person was transported to a local hospital with injuries following a motor vehicle accident in the Portland area. At around 7:15 p.m., on December 22, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Interstate 5.

Reports from local authorities show that a collision between vehicles blocked the southbound lanes of Interstate 5. The incident caused moderate delays over the Interstate Bridge as crews worked to clear the scene.

Police and firefighters closed off the roadway for an extended period as they worked to clear the scene.

At least one person was transported to a local hospital for further care.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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

Car Accidents in Oregon

Being involved in a vehicle collision comes with overwhelming mental and physical consequences. This is especially true in cases where people are left with injuries. Regrettably, over 100,000 collisions occur within our state each year. \When victims incur broken bones, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries, they are forced to undergo immediate and long-term treatment. 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.

When victims are injured in accidents, they may have legal options available to help them recover. In cases where people sustain injuries in accidents, due to the negligence of others, they may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward. Seeking the assistance of a car accident attorney in Portland as soon as possible can help you determine what legal options are available for you to get the justice you deserve.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard are committed to helping you every step of the way throughout your entire legal process. We truly care about our clients in protecting their best interests. 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.

Following a consultation, our team will get to work on investigating your accident on building a solid case. 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.