First responders arrived on the scene of a horrific pick-up truck accident on a Saturday afternoon and when they arrived, the first thing they discovered was a red pick-up truck laying sideways. Upon further inspection they realized the driver was trapped.
Firefighters spent about 15 minutes having to cut him out of the vehicle where he was then transported to somewhere the helicopter could pick him up. The driver of the red truck was a 62-year-old man and he suffered major injuries from the accident.
It is unknown at this time if the driver of the brown pick-up truck was injured.
Investigators are still looking into the accident and will report any updates when they receive them.
Financial Repercussions
In California the average cost of an ambulance transport is $589, but that’s if you have some sort of insurance. Otherwise, it could end up costing a lot more out of pocket.
Subsequently, a trip from the air ambulance averages in price from $10,000 to $40,000 depending on where you live and where they take you.
Lastly, depending on your medical insurance you could also pay a ton towards the medical bills from a trauma center.
Things to Remember
After being hit and injured in an accident the last thing people want to worry about are giant bills getting stacked up for them to eventually pay. In order to recover with less stress after an accident it is important to understand your legal rights and entitlements. Contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find an attorney that is qualified for your case. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, You can contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find out your legal rights.
Call the Accident Injury Legal Center at 866-399-2373.
Resources
California’s Private Sector Ground Ambulance Services. California Ambulance Association. (2021). Retrieved March 31, 2022, from https://www.the-caa.org/assets/docs/Calif-EMS-Safety-Net.pdf
News Group, V. V. (2021, October 30). Driver airlifted after crash on Johnson Road in Phelan. VVNG.com – Victor Valley News Group. Retrieved March 31, 2022, from https://www.vvng.com/driver-airlifted-after-crash-on-johnson-road-in-phelan/
Thompson, D. (2019, July 2). Emergency air lift to hospital could cost $40,000. WebMD. Retrieved March 31, 2022, from https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20190702/emergency-air-lift-to-hospital-could-cost-40000