Portland, OR – Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5 along the Interstate Bridge Ends in Injuries

Portland, OR (September 14, 2021) – An accident in the area connecting Portland and Vancouver ended in injuries. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on September 13, emergency crews were requested on-site at a crash on Interstate 5.

Reports from the Portland Police Department indicate that a collision between vehicles blocked the left and center southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in the area along the Interstate Bridge connecting the Portland area to Vancouver, Washington.

The incident caused severe delays in the area as crews worked to clear the scene.

EMS tended to victims briefly while on-site. An undisclosed number of people 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

Every day, motor vehicle accidents in the city of Portland inflict endless mental, physical, and emotional pain and suffering on victims. We want to believe that we will always make it to our destinations without any problems, but this is far from reality.

However, these accidents are often unpredictable. We continue to see a significant number of people harmed in accidents due to the negligence of other motorists. There are many instances where people are hurt in crashes due to drivers who are drunk or under the influence of drugs, distracted, or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles.

Victims 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 different legal options available to help you move forward. A trusted and aggressive legal team will review the circumstances surrounding your crash and help you protect your legal rights as you move forward. In cases where people sustain injuries in accidents, due to the negligence of others, they may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard are committed to helping you every step of the way throughout your entire legal process. We truly care about our clients in protecting their best interests. Following a consultation, our team will get to work on investigating your accident on building a solid case. We will remain available to answer any questions you have about the legal process and provide you with insight throughout the duration of your claim to ensure you are always aware of what is taking place.

Our law firm is available at your earliest convenience to meet with you and discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine the best legal options available for you moving forward. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident 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. 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.