Portland, OR – Injury Accident blocks SW Market St near Fourth Ave

Portland, OR – Injury Accident blocks SW Market St near Fourth Ave

Portland, OR – Injury Accident blocks SW Market St near Fourth Ave

Portland, OR (April 8, 2022) – An auto accident reported in the Portland area ended in injuries. At around 1 p.m., on April 7, the Portland Police Bureau responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Southwest Market Street.

Reports provided by local authorities show that a collision between vehicles occurred on Southwest Market Street in the area of Fourth Avenue during the afternoon hours. The incident prompted the police and local firefighters to secure an area of the road as they worked to remove vehicles and debris from the scene.

Medical personnel responded to provide medical care to victims. At least one person was transported to a local hospital for further assistance.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

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

Car Accidents in Oregon

Portland, OR – Injury Accident blocks SW Market St near Fourth AveTens of thousands of people in our state are left with injuries from motor vehicle accidents each year requiring medical treatment. When victims incur spinal cord damage, severe burns, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries, they are forced to undergo immediate and long-term treatment. Not only are those harmed left to suffer physically from their collisions, but both injured parties and their families are often forced to endure stacking medical costs and devastating financial consequences from lost wages and property repairs.

When victims are hurt in motor vehicle accidents due to the negligence of others, they often have legal options available to help them hold at-fault parties accountable. Working with a Portland car accident attorney can help to ensure you can get the justice and the compensation you deserve. Injured victims may be able to collect compensation for various damages, including:

  • – Lost wages and earnings
  • – The loss of benefits
  • – Medical expenses, both immediate and long-term
  • – Vehicle repairs or replacements
  • – Pain and suffering
  • – Mental anguish
  • – Loss of consortium
  • – And more

A responsive and effective legal team will review your accident’s circumstances and help you protect your legal rights as you move forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience fighting on behalf of injured parties to ensure they get the justice they deserve following their accidents in Portland and throughout the entire state. Our team provides trusted and responsive legal representation so our clients can focus on recovering from their injuries while knowing their legal rights and best interests are protected. 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. 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. Working with a responsive legal team will ensure you are in the best position possible to get the maximum amount of compensation available following a crash.

Note:  We utilize several outside sources when creating this accident news post for Kivel & Howard.  Our sources include news and media outlets, state and local police incident reports as well as statements taken from individuals who have witnessed the accident.  Because of this, the facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our writing staff.  If you find any information that is inaccurate in our story, let us know and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  We will remove this post from our site upon request.

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.


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