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

  • Delphia@lemmy.world
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    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.

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      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.

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        47 minutes 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?