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Flagstaff cyclist lucky to be alive after being tossed from his bike by passing RV
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this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2023
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"The cycling group has a GoFundMe to help pay for the medical bills of the cyclists injured in the crash. You can find that link here."
Damn that's kind of crazy that this is even a thing.
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.
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...