Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says

Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then...

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/11/ambulance-hits-oregon-cyclist-rushes-him-to-hospital-then-sticks-him-with-1800-bill-lawsuit-says.html

Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says

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

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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.

If part of the process is someone suing, I think it is ridiculous.