If I had an at-work accident, who pays for the ambulance?
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If I had an at-work accident, who pays for the ambulance?
I was injured at work over a year ago, and fell hurting my neck due to a faulty
chair. My employer called the ambulance, even though I stated I felt I didn’t
need one – as it was ‘company policy’.
I’m now supposedly being sent to collections over this ambulance bill, and was
curious as to whether or not I’m actually supposed to be paying it. The hospital
bill was covered by my employer under worker’s comp, wouldn’t this fall under it
as well?
I currently reside in the state of California.
Asked on June 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The ambulence should be covered by your employer just like any other work related bill. You need to contact your employer and the administrator and let them know of the issue. More than likely, the hospital simply didn't have the correct information.
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