Why is PIP Critical in a Car Accident?

Here in Oregon, our car insurance policies have something that’s called personal injury protection or PIP.   PIP is the part of the policy that pays for any  medical treatment that you get for injuries that were sustained in a car accident. In order to use PIP,...

Distracted Driving Is Bad For Your Health!

I’ve done a number of blog posts speaking about the dangers of using your phone while driving, and I feel that I have to do it again because more and more car accidents are being caused due to people using the phone during driving. Whether that’s, you...

Distracted Driving and Your Health!

A gentle reminder to put your phone down when driving. The vast majority of car accidents are caused by human error, and the majority of those now are estimated to be due to the use of the phone in some way, shape, or form. So, please put the phone down when...

Beware Night Time Driving!

A 2023 study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that 54% of vehicle fatalities occur at night. This is a shocking statistic, knowing that only 25% of all driving occurs at night. Most of these accidents were attributed to poor...

Beware! Slippery When Wet! Dr. Todd Hartwig

Dr. Hartwig here again at Marcum Chiropractic in North Portland. It’s the time of year when the roads get slick. Whether it be due to slippery wet leaves, snow, or ice, it takes longer to stop when you’re driving. So, the best advice is to slow down while...
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