Just look at the speed that the RV was going! The driver was given a $500 ticket for almost killing 30 cyclists. Insane that they’re even allowed to drive after that.

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    You must not be familiar with the medical system in the US. They’re gonna be in the hole thousands of dollars just for getting looked at. Considering the remoteness of the accident, their ambulance ride will be incredibly expensive. In this case, the RV driver’s insurance should be on the hook, but you know they’ll do everything they can to pay as little as possible.

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      but also a reminder if you’re ever in this situation- as hard as it may be - you can fight. I know if you’re injured and sick and frightened it can be hard- but there are ways to reduce, ameliorate, cancel this debt.

      a quick Google search gives me loads of resources to start - including checking all EOBs and CPTs, calling the provider customer service, calling your insurance, speaking to their supervisors, speaking to their managers, escalating beyond that, fili ng an appeal with the provider, an appeal with the insurance company, with the patient advocate, with the insurance commission, and then you have legal recourse…