Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says - eviltoast
The cyclist, who suffered a broken nose, was initially treated at the scene by the ambulance driver.

The cyclist, who suffered a broken nose, was initially treated at the scene by the ambulance driver.

  • Delphia@lemmy.worldEnglish
    310·
    14 hours ago

    This makes perfect sense. The city will have insurance for accidents. They bill him, he sues, the city refers it to their insurer and the insurance pays the suit and costs.

    It only sounds ridiculous on the surface.

    • hanke@feddit.nuEnglish
      21·
      12 hours ago

      Imo having lawsuits as a normal expected step in the healthcare system is ridiculous in depth, not just on the surface.

      The victim might get compensated in the end, but having to go through lawsuits is just stupid.

      • Delphia@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 hour ago

        Its also necessary. Americans made this shitstorm of a litigious society themselves.

        They paid for their insurance, why wouldnt they use it and protect themselves?