Authorities responded to an accident involving a tractor trailer and a Lexus ES 350 Sunday night.
The tractor trailer was headed northbound when the Lexus, that was traveling eastbound, jumped in front of the tractor trailer accident leading to a deadly collision.
The driver of the lexus had to be airlifted to Augusta University Medical Center with major injuries. Unfortunately the two passengers, Alana, 16, and Lauren Mclain, 15, suffered fatal injuries as the tractor trailer hit their side of the vehicle.
Further details of the wreck will be released when available.
Financial Repercussions
The current rate for an ambulance ride in Georgia is $1,150 and roughly $20 per mile. Some providers are pushing to increase this cost substantially with the base rate being $1,750 and roughly $28 each mile.
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.
On top of these other financial burdens you will have to add medical bills if you’ve been injured in an accident.
Things to Remember
Getting stuck with these bills can be financially crippling for most people and this is why it’s important to understand your legal rights after an accident.
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
McCord, S. (2021, June 30). Ga.. EMS provider seeks increased ambulance fees. EMS1. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.ems1.com/billing-and-administration/articles/ga-ems-provider-seeks-increased-ambulance-fees-mKeIBuylIi3NNV6Q/
Producer, 41N. B. C. W. (2022, April 5). Two teens killed in sparta car wreck – 41NBC news: WMGT-DT. 41NBC News | WMGT-DT. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.41nbc.com/two-teens-killed-in-sparta-car-wreck/ 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
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