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Indecisively t1_iu0twri wrote

Reply to comment by jersey385 in When will anyone enforce riding in the street? by dorkishj

You can report an incident without calling an ambulance. You can even go to the hospital and receive medical care without an ambulance.

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jersey385 t1_iu1731z wrote

Absolutely and sometimes it’s even more efficient. And sometimes you need an ambulance.

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dorkishj OP t1_iu1qdv7 wrote

I needed the ambulance. I couldn't walk. I had to sit on the side walk. It's going to leave some bruise and it's all ready very noticeable.

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jersey385 t1_iu23liw wrote

I’m sorry to hear that and I’m more than willing to stipulate to the fact that most adults know when they need an ambulance. Not sure why this is a bone of contention for some people.

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JCVigilante t1_iu2vmka wrote

They may have been trying to help because in many cases an ambulance is not covered by insurance. I learned this the hard way; got stuck with an $800 bill for a ride from JSQ to JCMC once. I didn’t understand at the time why the EMTs were asking if I wanted them to drive my son to the hospital or wanted to just take a cab.

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Indecisively t1_iu17vov wrote

Absolutely, and sometimes it’s more important to post on Reddit before seeking “emergency” medical care.. oh wait…

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dorkishj OP t1_iu1q6m9 wrote

See that's where you're completely wrong. I was waiting for them on the sidewalk and then I posted. You must be a scorned cyclist ....

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