Portland, OR – Toddler Struck by Vehicle on NE 81st Ave
Portland, OR (May 6, 2021) – A young toddler was left hospitalized following an accident in Northeast Portland. During the afternoon hours of April 30, emergency crews were called to the site of a crash on Northeast 81st Avenue.
According to reports, a 15-month-old girl was struck by a vehicle that was reversing out of a driveway in the 2200 block of Northeast 81st Avenue.
The girl sustained moderate injuries in the accident. She was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Between 2018 and 2019, the state of Oregon saw a 22% increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities. Not only are pedestrians being killed at an alarming rate, but many more are being left with serious life-altering injuries. Quite often, pedestrians who are involved in accidents with motor vehicles are left with injuries that require immediate medical attention. After undergoing surgery, many victims have to spend days or even weeks in hospitals.
The mental, physical, and financial impacts of collisions are often unbearable for victims. Not only are victims forced to endure the consequences of these accidents, but their families often face mental and financial challenges as well. When victims are harmed in crashes due to the actions of others, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Victims may have legal options to help them secure the compensation they need to move forward. By contacting a pedestrian accident attorney in Oregon, you can learn about different legal options available to help you move forward.
The knowledgeable and seasoned Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience helping accident victims get the justice they deserve after being harmed in vehicle collisions. 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. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. 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. Our team 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. Call now to see how we can help you.
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