Portland, OR – Injury Accident blocks NW 1st Ave near W Burnside St

Portland, OR (October 9, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported in the Portland area early Saturday morning, October 9, ended in injuries. Just after 1:45 a.m., calls for assistance came in surrounding a crash on Northwest 1st Avenue.

Reports provided by the Portland Police Department show that a collision between vehicles blocked Northwest 1st Avenue in the area of West Burnside Street during the early morning hours.

The incident resulted in confirmed injuries. Emergency medical services responded to the scene of the accident to render aid to victims. 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 injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon

Now, more than ever before, we are seeing motor vehicle accidents take place at an alarming rate. These accidents are leaving tens of thousands of people across our state with serious injuries. Although we have many laws in place to protect motorists traveling in Portland and across the state, we continue to see victims harmed due to the negligence of other motorists. When drivers engage in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles, they place themselves and others sharing the road at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed.

In many instances, victims require hospitalization and have to take several weeks or even months off work to recover. The immediate and long-term consequences leave victims to deal with an array of negative consequences. Regrettably, families of those harmed are often forced to bear the impact of a crash as well.

When people are injured in crashes, due to the negligence of others, they often have legal options available to help them hold at-fault parties accountable. You may have legal options to help you secure the compensation you need to move forward. By contacting a car accident attorney in Oregon, you can learn different legal options available to help you move forward. Working with a legal team that is knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being harmed.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

You can depend on us to keep your best interests in mind as we fight on your behalf to ensure you are fully and fairly compensated for your injuries. We strive to provide excellence to each client moving forward. We are committed to helping you with individualized representation that ensures your specific legal needs are met. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision as a result of another person’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free case evaluation today. Our team is available at your earliest convenience to meet with you and discuss the circumstances surrounding your motor vehicle collision to determine the best legal options available for you moving forward. Call now to see how we can help you.

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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.