Categoría: Médico/Seguridad
Do Not Wait to seek Medical Treatment if you were Injured in an Accident
When you are in a car crash, your own insurance will pay all of your medical bills for a year after the crash, up at at least $15,000. This is called “personal injury protection” or PIP, and every Oregon auto policy is required to have this coverage. Neither the insurance company nor a jury will… leer más
Aumenta el número de ahogamientos este verano en OR y SW WA
Este verano se ha registrado un número récord de ahogamientos en la región de Oregón y el suroeste de Washington, con 9 hasta la fecha. Todos los fallecidos este año han sido varones y todos menos tres eran adolescentes. El más reciente se produjo en el río Clackamas, cuando un joven de 22 años se ahogó mientras cruzaba el río a nado. El agua en Oregón... leer más
Celebrate National Safety Month this June
Help save lives and prevent injuries by raising awareness this June of what it takes to stay safe. National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. Many people have different fears of about ways something terrible could happen to them…. leer más
Left-turn Signals Installed at SE Powell and 26th
With the recent fatal bicycle-car collisions on SE Powell, the city has added left-turn signals at the intersection with 26th Avenue. The new signals will have green left-turn arrows for both directions of traffic. The lights should be in full effect sometime this week. The lights are expected to improve safety by reducing crashes involving… leer más
Consejos de seguridad para los niños
Montar en bicicleta en verano es muy divertido, pero pueden ocurrir accidentes. Cada año unos 300.000 niños acuden a urgencias por lesiones en bicicleta. Algunas de las lesiones son tan graves que los niños pueden no sobrevivir. Las lesiones graves más frecuentes son las craneales y cerebrales. Llevar casco es extremadamente... leer más
Health Insurance – Your Last Resort
Personal injury protection (PIP) is the first place to go to get your medical bills paid if you have been in a car crash. If you’ve been in a crash, call your own insurance company and speak to an adjuster about using your PIP for medical treatments. PIP only pays $15,000 toward your medical bills,… leer más
Celebrate National Water Safety Month this Memorial Day Weekend
May is National Water Safety Month. With the weather looking up for this Memorial Day Weekend, it is important to re-visit water safety tips. Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities. Child drowning is a silent death and unfortunately it happens more often than you think. Drowning is the second leading cause of… leer más
Southeast Portland is one of the Worst parts of the City for Bike-car Crashes
Southeast Portland has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle-car related crashes in the city. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Crash Analysis and Reporting Unit shows 1,600 reported incidents between 2009 and 2013. Among the top six most dangerous roads for cyclists is Powell Boulevard where 22-year-old Alistair Corkett los his right leg… leer más
Independent Medical Exams
One trick that is important to be aware of is how adjusters can use an independent medical exam (IME) as an excuse to deny your injury claims. An independent medical examiner is a doctor who has not been involved in a patient’s treatment and care, and is chosen by the insurance company. It’s kind of… leer más
National Bike to Work Day is Friday May 15th
This May is Bike Month in Portland and all across the country. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is celebrating with fun events and activities for cyclists all over the city. For a full list of events, visit the PBOT website. Friday, May 15th, is National Bike to Work Day. Mayor Charlie Hales named this week… leer más