Portland, OR – PPB Responds to Injury Accident at SE 139th Ave near E Burnside St
Portland, OR (September 4, 2022) – Officers with the Portland Police Bureau assisted area firefighters at the scene of a traffic collision that occurred in the Portland area on Saturday afternoon that resulted in injuries.
Just after 1:45 p.m., on September 3, the Portland Police Bureau received a request for help at the site of the vehicle collision that took place on Southeast 139th Avenue.
PPB officers and area firefighters responded to the site of the crash on Southeast 139th Avenue in the area of East Burnside Street. Officers located damaged vehicles that had been involved in a collision. The vehicles were blocking the roadway, resulting in some disruptions in traffic patterns throughout the area.
At least one person who was involved in the crash suffered injuries and had to be transported to a nearby medical facility.
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating the crash at this time.
We hope those who suffered injuries due to this vehicle collision in Portland are able to recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injuries and death here in the state of Oregon. Day after day, we continue to see innocent people forced to deal with painful physical and emotional injuries as a result of crashes. These crashes are often caused by drivers who choose to engage in actions that directly harm other people sharing the road.
In Oregon, victims who are harmed in motor vehicle accidents due to the negligent or careless actions of others can file a personal injury case against them. In general, victims have a period of two years from the date of the injury to pursue legal action in civil court.
In order to make sure that you have the strongest case possible to prove that your injuries were a result of the defendant, a car accident lawyer in Portland will be able to guide you through the process. Our lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience and knowledge surrounding personal injury lawsuits. Our unique insight into personal injury cases can help provide you with various benefits to ensure you have the strongest case.
Our lawyers are aware of how insurance companies will do whatever they can to neglect paying victims the money they need. For this reason, our lawyers will help you seek for compensation and will not let you be taken advantage of by these self-serving entities.
If a vehicle collision is the cause of your pain and suffering, it is important that you reach out to our car accident lawyers in Oregon right away. Our legal team at Kivel & Howard is available by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800. We can meet with you for a free consultation to get started at your earliest convenience.
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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.
