The following articles were written by Raymond J. Bradley, in response to letters and e-mails he recieved. Articles were published in the Business section of the Oregonian.
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Q. What are the insurance • rights of an injured motorcycle operator and/or passenger to have their medical expenses paid?
A Oregon law does not require insurance compa to provide personal injury protection benefits for medical expenses when injured on a motorcycle. In order for medical expenses to be paid to either the operator or the passenger, the insurance policy on the motorcycle must provide for medical protection benefits. This protection is an additional expense that is optional on motorcycle policies. If this medical protection coverage is not in the insurance policy on the motorcycle or on the operator of the motorcycle, then the passenger should contact their own automobile insurance company to see if their auto insurance will pay for their medical expenses. If you have any problems re garding your account and want to discuss your case, please phone or write to the Automobile Accidents Legal Services at 1-800-347-4269 for assistance. You can phone eve nings, weekends and during the week.
Raymond J. Bradley,
700 Lawrence
Eugene, Oregon 97401
1 -800-347-4269