Portland, OR – Injuries Reported in Crash on NW Leif Erikson Dr near NW Germanton Rd

Portland, OR (October 5, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported in the Portland area on Tuesday, October 5, ended in injuries. The police, firefighters, and EMS responded to the scene of an accident on Northwest Leif Erikson Drive.

Reports from authorities show that just after 9 a.m., a collision between vehicles occurred on Northwest Leif Erikson Drive in the area of Northwest Germantown Road.

The incident blocked the intersection, causing moderate delays in the area.

At least one person suffered injuries in the accident. EMS rendered aid to the victims on-site before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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. In many cases, victims are hospitalized with internal organ damages, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries that require emergency surgery and endless treatment.

Regrettably, no matter how careful you are, there is no way to prevent other motorists from engaging in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles. As a result, 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. When drivers engage in reckless activities while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others at risk.

When victims are harmed in crashes, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Victims may have legal options to help them secure the compensation they need to move forward. By contacting a car accident attorney in Portland, you can learn different legal options available to help you move forward. In cases where people sustain injuries in crashes, due to the negligence of other drivers, they may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyer

The knowledgeable and 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. We understand that most people have never been involved in a civil case before. For this reason, we are committed to providing responsive and thorough representation to ensure our clients know what is taking place every step of the way.

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 are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your accident and determine the most appropriate legal actions moving forward. 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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