Portland, OR – Injury Accident Reported on SW 18th Place near SW Taylors Ferry Rd

Portland, OR (September 2, 2021) – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the Portland area that ended in injuries. At around 7:34 p.m., on September 2, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Southwest 18th Place.

Reports from authorities show that a collision between vehicles took place on Southwest 18th Place that blocked the area of Southwest Taylors Ferry Road. The incident caused moderate delays in the area.

Police and firefighters secured the area as crews worked to clear the roadway. Emergency medical services responded to the scene to render aid to victims 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 who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon

Each year, more than 8,000 people are injured in vehicle collisions throughout the Portland area. In many cases, victims are forced to deal with unimaginable consequences. Quite often, those harmed are left with injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. In many cases, victims require emergency medical services and have to go through long-term care for their injuries.

We are seeing motor vehicle accidents take place at an alarming rate due to the actions of others. An overwhelming number of vehicle collisions in the state of Oregon are a result of driver error. Many people are left with injuries from car accidents caused by drivers who:

• – Speed
• – Drive recklessly
• – Drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol
• – Fail to yield the right of way
• – Drive while distracted

By contacting a responsive law firm at your earliest convenience, you can learn different legal options available to help you move forward. Working with a Portland car accident attorney can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and the compensation you deserve. A skilled legal team will review the circumstances surrounding your accident and help you identify all liable parties.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

Our law firm is committed to helping each client we work with protect their legal rights moving forward. The Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard will help you every step of the way.

We work to ensure our clients are protected and represented throughout the entire legal process. We strive to provide excellence to each client we work with. We are committed to providing individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. Our team answers questions for our clients and provides them with insight as to what to expect moving forward. If you have been hurt in a car accident as a result of another driver’s actions, do not wait.

Reach out to our legal team as soon as possible to get started on your case. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Portland at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 today to schedule a free case evaluation with our team. We are available at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for 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.