Portland, OR – Motor Vehicle Accident at SE 12th Ave & SE Madison St Ends in Injuries
Portland, OR (August 11, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported late Sunday evening in the Portland area ended in injuries. At around 11:29 p.m., on August 8, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Southeast 12th Avenue.
Reports from local news sources show that a collision between vehicles occurred on Southeast 12th Avenue at the intersection of Southeast Madison Street. The incident prompted the Portland Police Department to close off the roadway as they assisted firefighters in the removal of vehicles and debris.
At least one person involved in the accident was injured. The injured victims were transported to area hospitals for further care. 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
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. In many cases, those harmed are hospitalized with broken bones, internal organ damages, traumatic brain injuries, and other life-altering injuries that require emergency surgery and endless treatment. Not only are those harmed left to suffer physically from their crashes, but both victims 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 actions of others, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Injured parties 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 about different legal options available to help you move forward. Working with a legal team that is trusted, knowledgeable, and responsive can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being harmed.
The Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience fighting on behalf of accident victims to ensure they get the justice they deserve. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. 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.
Our team provides competent and aggressive 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 injured in an accident as a result of another motorist’s 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.
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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.
