Salem, OR – Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on Salem Parkway near Cherry Ave NE Leaves Four Injured
Salem, OR (August 19, 2022) – A vehicle crash occurred in the Salem area that hurt several people. At around 12:30 p.m., on August 18, the Salem Police Department responded to the scene of an auto accident on Salem Parkway.
Reports from the police show that a total of three vehicles collided on Salem Parkway near Cherry Avenue Northeast. The Salem police and firefighters closed off a large area of the parkway as they tended to the injured victims.
Four people were injured as a result of this crash. Two victims were admitted to Salem Hospital with traumatic injuries. The other two victims were also transported to area hospitals for further care.
The crash remains under investigation by the Salem Police Department at this time.
We hope the four people hurt in this accident recover quickly.
Car Accidents in Portland
A car accident can change your life indefinitely for the worse. Victims who are involved in accidents often have towering financial consequences in significant pain and suffering. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of Oregonians are forced to endure the overwhelming impacts of crashes every single year.
There are countless cases where people suffer injuries in crashes as a result of motorists who are negligent and careless while behind the wheel. We see many crashes caused by drivers who travel too fast for road conditions, who enter roadways while impaired by drugs or alcohol, and those who are just truly senseless while operating their vehicles. Although drivers are required to maintain safe control of their vehicles, we continue to see innocent people harmed as a result of drivers who fail to do so.
Coping with the aftermath of a crash can seem nearly impossible. In order to recover, victims can benefit by seeking the assistance of a car accident lawyer in Salem who can help guide them while filing a personal injury case against the person who is at fault. These legal claims enable victims to get the financial compensation that can be used to help cover some of the costs and losses resulting from their crashes.
Our attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience pursuing legal actions on behalf of victims who have suffered injuries and accidents in Portland and across the entire state. Our team is committed to providing representation for our clients that helps them achieve a favorable outcome. Our lawyers will help you learn what legal options are available following your crash.
We will help you pursue a personal injury claim against the person who is at fault for your pain and suffering. Our lawyers will take the legal work off of your shoulders and fight aggressively to help you achieve a favorable outcome for your personal injury case. We want you to be able to recover quickly and fully from your injuries, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure your legal rights are protected throughout the process of recovery.
You can seek our assistance by calling our Oregon on personal injury law firm today at (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800. Our team at Kivel & Howard is available to take your call to get started.
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