I think I need to start using my 370Z as an ambulance

2theextreme · 06-11-2009, 05:57 PM

So, I finally get a bill today from Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue. I already know it's going to be a bill for the ambulance ride from my accident back in March. Here's the damage:

To ride in the ambulance - $400.00
Mileage charge @ $10.00 per mile - $110.00

GRAND TOTAL - $510.00

And my insurance company denied the charges so now it's on me to pay the balance because I didn't have PIP Insurance. I never heard of PIP (Personal Injury Protection).....I have the $$ to pay it but I never knew I needed some extra part to my policy to cover ambulance rides.

shabarivas · 06-11-2009, 06:11 PM

WHAT! sounds shady man... b!tch @ your insurance about them not telling you about this... and tell em you will take em to small claims court lol

StLRedrider · 06-11-2009, 06:25 PM

OUCHHHH, can you say bend over. 1900.00 for a med-helicopter ride, thank god ins. paid for it.

CBRich · 06-11-2009, 07:52 PM

My uncle was in a car accident recently and he's been having issues with ambulance coverage also. As much as people like us pay for auto, health, life, home insurance it's crazy how we get shat on.

2theextreme · 06-11-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

WHAT! sounds shady man... b!tch @ your insurance about them not telling you about this... and tell em you will take em to small claims court lol

Trust me, I did call them and that's how I found out about that PIP stuff. Judge Judy or Judge Joe Brown....which one would be better?

nogoodname · 06-12-2009, 09:53 AM

nah man, Judge Marilyn Milian is best.........The People's Court

2theextreme · 06-12-2009, 10:49 AM

The People's Court it is!

Cjanik · 06-12-2009, 10:52 AM

I have a lot of buddies that I used to hang out with when I had my motorcycle, a crash out of the city, (lake mead, red rock, mt. charleston, etc) is a 10,000 dollar Helicopter bill instantly. fortunately all of them had insurance pay the full bill.

Pushing_Tin · 06-12-2009, 11:59 AM

There was an article in the paper a day or two ago that said my city wants to increase the fee for an ambulance ride from $400 to $1500! I think it's fair that the city asks you to cover a portion of the costs, but they should not be using accidents to make a profit.

Also what exactly do we pay taxes all of our lives for? If I pay taxes to the local government for 60 years and never use the ambulance do I get a refund?

arcticreaver · 06-12-2009, 12:30 PM

medical bills are always bull crap. hopefully you won't have too much of a dent from this bill.

texmedic · 06-13-2009, 09:03 AM

the ambulance bill is actually high because of the people who dont pay and dont have insurance. the cost of picking up bums and folks who just never pay actually drives the cost. If you live in a bigger city especially, and you can always refuse transport if you feel you're ok and over 18 and go by POV if you want, but if you're hurt your better off going for that ambulance ride!

06-11-2009, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I think I need to start using my 370Z as an ambulance So, I finally get a bill today from Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue. I already know it's going to be a bill for the ambulance ride from my accident back in March. Here's the damage: To ride in the ambulance - $400.00 Mileage charge @ $10.00 per mile - $110.00 GRAND TOTAL - $510.00 And my insurance company denied the charges so now it's on me to pay the balance because I didn't have PIP Insurance. I never heard of PIP (Personal Injury Protection).....I have the $$ to pay it but I never knew I needed some extra part to my policy to cover ambulance rides. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

06-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	OUCHHHH, can you say bend over. 1900.00 for a med-helicopter ride, thank god ins. paid for it. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

06-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	The People's Court it is! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

06-12-2009, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	medical bills are always bull crap. hopefully you won't have too much of a dent from this bill. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

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06-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	WHAT! sounds shady man... b!tch @ your insurance about them not telling you about this... and tell em you will take em to small claims court lol

06-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	My uncle was in a car accident recently and he's been having issues with ambulance coverage also. As much as people like us pay for auto, health, life, home insurance it's crazy how we get shat on.

06-12-2009, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	nah man, Judge Marilyn Milian is best.........The People's Court

06-12-2009, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	I have a lot of buddies that I used to hang out with when I had my motorcycle, a crash out of the city, (lake mead, red rock, mt. charleston, etc) is a 10,000 dollar Helicopter bill instantly. fortunately all of them had insurance pay the full bill.

06-12-2009, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	There was an article in the paper a day or two ago that said my city wants to increase the fee for an ambulance ride from $400 to $1500! I think it's fair that the city asks you to cover a portion of the costs, but they should not be using accidents to make a profit. Also what exactly do we pay taxes all of our lives for? If I pay taxes to the local government for 60 years and never use the ambulance do I get a refund?

06-13-2009, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
texmedic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 192 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	the ambulance bill is actually high because of the people who dont pay and dont have insurance. the cost of picking up bums and folks who just never pay actually drives the cost. If you live in a bigger city especially, and you can always refuse transport if you feel you're ok and over 18 and go by POV if you want, but if you're hurt your better off going for that ambulance ride!