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

Summary

William Hoesch, a 71-year-old cyclist from Oregon, has filed a $997,000 lawsuit against Columbia River Fire & Rescue after being struck by one of their ambulances in October 2022.

The ambulance, which was turning right, hit Hoesch, fracturing his nose and causing additional injuries.

After the accident, the ambulance transported Hoesch to the hospital, later billing him $1,862 for the ride.

Hoesch’s suit seeks damages for medical expenses, expected future costs, and $900,000 for pain and suffering due to reduced mobility and grip strength following the incident.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    It’s like something out of a Looney Tunes cartoon… ambulance runs a cat over, takes him to a cat hospital, gives him a bill a mile long including a ‘being run over’ fee.