Know Your Rights

1. You don’t need a referral to see one of our chiropractic doctors!
2. Don’t sign any documents unless you are certain of the terms.
3. You have the right to consult with an attorney.
4. If you have Oregon auto insurance, you automatically have insurance coverage for reasonable and necessary treatment of your injuries.

Assist

• If necessary, immediately call the police and/or ambulance
• Do not move anyone who is injured (they may have sustained a neck injury)
• If children were passengers in your car crash, be attentive to any injuries they may have. Sometimes children complain of pain. Oftentimes, they show pain in other ways. You may notice they are eating less than normal, waking up more frequently at night, difficulty with napping, more irritable, cry more than usual, more clingy, etc. If you suspect your child may be injured, doctors at Woodstock Chiropractic can evaluate your child and let you know if they are injured or not. If you are very concerned about a certain matter, you may have your child medically evaluated by their pediatrician as well.

Exchange Info

• If able, exchange the following information with the other driver(s) involved in the accident:

• • Name
  • Passenger Names
  • License Plate Numbers
  • Insurance Information
  • Vehicle Makes and Models

• You must call the police immediately AND file an Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report with DMV within 72 hours when:

• • Damage to any vehicle is over $1,500 (even if your vehicle was the only one in the crash),
  • Any vehicle is towed from the scene,
  • Injury or death resulted from this accident, or
  • Damages to anyone’s property other than a vehicle involved in this accident is more than $1,500.

• The police do not file an Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report for you. You must do this on your own. You may find this document here: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Forms/DMV/32fill.pdf

Document

• Obtain names and contact information from any witnesses present
• Take photographs of the damage to your car (if towed, take photos at the tow yard)
• Take photos of any other vehicles involved in the accident
• Get a copy of the police report, if there is one.
• If you or your passengers were injured in the crash, you may want to open a claim with your car insurance. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the coverage that can start paying your medical bills right away. PIP coverage is included on all auto insurance policies in the State of Oregon. In Washington, PIP coverage is optional.

Think Legal

• Understand all documentation you are given and do not sign anything you do not understand.
• Woodstock Chiropractic Clinic can refer you to a trustworthy attorney if needed. Often, initial consultations are no charge and signing with an attorney is no cost up front. In the event you have trouble with your claim and/or recovery, an attorney can be a huge asset.
• You may need to complete an Oregon accident and insurance report if you’ve been in an accident. You can click Here to download the form. Bring this form to your attorney if you have any questions.

* The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.