Complete Portland, OR accident reports and news.

Accidents in Portland result in serious injuries and deaths each year

After a Portland crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. Regardless of the severity of the collision, the people involved are left to deal with injuries, medical bills, property damage, and insurance claims. When a Portland accident is fatal, families are left to struggle with their grief and loss as best they can.

Resources to help accident victims and their families after a Portland wreck

Regardless of whether it is a car accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle collision, truck accident, or any other kind of injury accident, the following resources can be helpful for crash victims and their families and friends.

• Portland Police Department

• Portland Fire Department

• Portland Circuit Court

• Portland real-time traffic information

• Oregon Department of Insurance - get information here about state laws regarding insurance coverage.

Major hospitals in Portland include:

Providence Medical Center

Legacy Health

OHSU Healthcare

Shriners Hospitals for Children

How do you deal with an insurance claim after a Portland accident?

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For accidents with very minor injuries and damage, a claim can sometimes be handled by working with the insurance adjuster. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal accident occurs, a Portland personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a Portland accident lawyer helps accident victims.