QUESTION
who pays for the hospital bill if my son was taken to the ER by ambulance due to chemical spill?
Asked on Feb 11th, 2013 on Insurance - New York
More details to this question:
there was a chemical spill at school and my son was taken to the ER byt an ambulance..there were 6 students inside the ambulance...nothing serious but just a precautionary to check the students that was exposed to chemical..i filled some paper works for the school that was being asked bty the school business management...but it's been 2 1/2 mos now and i still keep on getting bills from doctor, emergency room, and ambulance...we do have insurance but i don't think i can afford to pay for the amount that the insurance won't cover...isn't the school will pay for the bills? i gave those bills to the school business mangement and she said she will take care of it but every 2 wks i have been getting bills and i am afraid that my credit and my son's credit will be greatly affected by this bec. it also has my son's name...who is repsonsible in paying the bill..btw we are here in NY..thank you and more power!
1 ANSWER
Thatcher Stone
First thing you need to do is make a written demand on the school district in a certified letter for the payment of these expenses. If they refuse to pay you will need to sue them. Get a lawyer, and sue them. Feel free to call our office if you have more questions.
Someone at the school was negligent with the chemicals and spilled them. It was forseeable that if there was a spill, children might need medical attention.
That's exactly what happened, from your story. SO go chase the school district.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2013 at 6:24 PM