Portland, OR – Injuries Reported in Crash on NE 31st Ave
Portland, OR (October 20, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident in the Portland area on Tuesday evening, October 19, caused delays and injuries.
Just after 2:45 p.m., authorities were notified that a crash took place that required assistance. Further reports surrounding the accident show the 1100 block of Northeast 31st Avenue was experiencing moderate delays in traffic as a result of the crash.
The incident prompted the police and firefighters to close off the roadway for an extended time as they worked to clear the scene.
Medical personnel prompted responded to render aid to victims. At least one person was transported to a local hospital where they were provided emergency medical care.
At this time, the police in Portland are conducting investigations into the accident to determine its cause.
Our thoughts are with the victims 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. We want to believe that we will always make it to our destinations without any problems, but this is far from reality. These accidents are often unpredictable. There are many instances 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.
Not only are most people harmed in accidents forced to endure overwhelming mental and physical pain and suffering, but they often face towering medical expenses, lost wages, and a variety of other financial burdens that negatively impact their lives. In many instances, victims require hospitalization and have to take several weeks or even months off work to recover. In cases where victims sustain injuries in crashes caused by negligent drivers, it is crucial that they reach out to a car accident attorney in Portland as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
Portland Personal Injury Lawyers
The skilled, seasoned Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience helping accident victims get the justice they deserve after being harmed in vehicle collisions. Following a consultation, our team will get to work on investigating your accident on building a solid case.
We are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your accident and determine the most appropriate legal actions moving forward. Contact our team today to get started. 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 hurt in a car accident as a result of another driver’s reckless or negligent actions, 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.
