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Yes, personal injury protection (PIP) is required in Oregon. Drivers in Oregon are required to have at least at least $15,000 of PIP coverage for medical expenses, plus additional categories of coverage for especially serious accidents.
Personal injury protection helps ensure that everyone on the road in Oregon has some financial assistance for medical payments in the event of a collision. Drivers in all no-fault states are required to have it because they are restricted in terms of when they can sue another driver for compensation after an accident. That means PIP coverage is their first line of defense if they face hospital bills or a long recovery from an injury.
| PIP required? | Yes, PIP is required |
| Minimum PIP coverage | At least $15,000 of PIP coverage |
| Annual cost of insurance | $1,396 |
| State accident laws | No-fault |
| National cost ranking (1=cheapest) | 35 |
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How can I find cheap PIP insurance?
The best way to find cheap PIP insurance is to shop around and compare quotes from several insurers in your state. The personal risk factors that can affect how much you pay for PIP (personal injury protection) are the same ones that affect the pricing of any type of auto insurance. These include your claims history, credit history, location, driving record, age, and gender. As with all types of insurance, different insurance companies weigh each...
read full answerWhat states are PIP states?
The 12 states that require PIP insurance, also known as personal injury protection, are Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, and Utah. Eleven of these states are “no-fault” states.
In addition, Pennsylvania law requires drivers to purchase $5,000 in medical benefits, but does not mention PIP specifically. PIP coverage is also available, but optional, in seven additional states, plus the District of Columbia.
PIP States
... read full answerDo I need personal injury protection insurance?
You need personal injury protection (PIP) insurance if you live in one of the 12 states that require it. You should also get PIP if your health insurance has low coverage limits or if you drive with passengers who could hold you responsible for their medical expenses in the event of an accident.
In the 20 states (plus Washington, D.C.) where it is required or offered as optional protection, PIP covers medical expenses for the policyholder and his...
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