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Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says (www.oregonlive.com)

submitted 1 week ago by BerenstainsMonster@kbin.earth to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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

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[–] hanke@feddit.nu 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.world 1 points 1 week 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?