Portland, OR – Injury Accident Reported on SW Comus St near SW 35th Ave
Portland, OR (January 8, 2023) – A traffic accident took place in the Portland area on Saturday that left at least one victim with injuries. Calls for help came in at around 5:10 p.m. on January 7.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, a traffic accident occurred on Southwest Comus Street in the area of Southwest 35th Avenue during the early evening hours. The police and firefighters responded to the scene of the accident to provide assistance.
Injuries were confirmed as a result of this traffic accident. EMS was notified that they were needed on site. At least one of the victims involved in the crash was then transported to a local medical facility for further care.
The Portland Police Bureau is actively investigating the crash to determine what led to it taking place.
We hope those who have been harmed as a result of this accident are able to recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Every day, innocent people in Portland are left injured due to car crashes. Many of these accidents are caused by drivers who are negligent. If you have been harmed as a result of a car crash caused by a driver who is speeding, drunk, or even distracted while behind the wheel, you may be able to take legal action. A personal injury case can help you seek financial compensation for some of the losses you face. This includes recovering compensation for:
- Your accident-related medical expenses.
- If you have taken time off work to recover, you can recover your lost wages.
- If you are permanently disabled as a result of your injuries and cannot work, you can recover your lost earning capacity.
- Depending on the extent of damage, you can recover the cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle.
- Loss of enjoyment of life that you experience due to your injuries in the medical care you require.
- Any pain and suffering that you have due to your accident in the medical care that you need.
It is important that you seek the assistance of a car accident lawyer in Portland right away to ensure you have the best chance of getting justice. Following your crash, your attorney will fight for fair compensation to make sure you have the money you need for these and other costs and losses you face.
At Kivel & Howard, we are proud to provide Portland car accident victims with the legal representation and advice that they need in order to get fair compensation for their injuries. We understand how devastating a crash can be, which is why our experienced and compassionate team works hard to make sure that your rights are protected throughout the entire process. Our free consultation services prove our commitment to providing excellent service, so don’t hesitate to contact us at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 today to get started on your case.
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.
