Portland, OR – W Burnside Rd Crash blocks NE Barnes Rd, Causes Injuries

Portland, OR (September 29, 2021) – A traffic-related incident reported in the Portland area on Tuesday evening sent an undisclosed number of people to area hospitals with injuries. Just after 4:30 p.m., on September 28, the police, firefighters, and EMS in Portland were notified that a collision on West Burnside Road required assistance.

Reports from the Portland Police Department indicate that a collision between vehicles caused moderate disruptions in traffic throughout the area of West Burnside Road and Northwest Barnes Road during the evening hours.

The incident resulted in injuries. At least one person was transported to a nearby hospital where they underwent emergency medical care.

At this time, investigations surrounding the accident are underway with the Portland Police Department.

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 crashes in the city of Portland inflict endless mental, physical, and emotional pain and suffering on injured parties.  Regardless of how careful we are while traveling throughout the area, we continue to see a significant number of people harmed in accidents due to the negligence of other motorists. There are many instances where victims suffer injuries in crashes due to drivers who are drunk or under the influence of drugs, distracted by people or their cellphones, or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles.

When victims are left with injuries following motor vehicle accidents in Portland, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Injured parties may have legal options to help them hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions while securing 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.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience fighting on behalf of injured victims to ensure they get the justice they deserve following their auto collisions in Portland and throughout the entire state. Following a free consultation, our law firm will get to work on investigating your crash in order to build 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 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 hurt in a motor vehicle crash as a result of another driver’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 lawyers are available at your earliest convenience to meet with you and discuss the circumstances surrounding your crash to determine the best legal options available for you moving forward. 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.