What would you do if you saw a kid with a broken leg? One man was faced with that exact situation and made a decision that caused controversy. When a group of kids asked him for a ride to the hospital, he refused and called an ambulance instead. The kids were upset and even the man’s girlfriend called him an a**hole for not helping out. However, the man stood his ground and explained why he made the choice he did. The incident even involved the police getting called. Read on to find out more and decide for yourself: was he wrong for not giving the kid a ride?
Heartless man refuses to help injured kid at mall parking lot

Good Samaritan helps injured child in distress

Quick thinking saves the day: ambulance called for injured kid

Choosing ambulance over ride to hospital for injured kid

Quick response time of ambulance saves injured kid’s life ⏱️

Driver criticized for not taking injured kid to hospital

Canadian healthcare saves man from debt after ambulance ride

Man refuses to drive injured kid to hospital, girlfriend calls him out

Refusing to drive injured kid to hospital, AITA?

Man refuses to drive injured kid to hospital, sparking controversy
A man’s decision to call an ambulance rather than drive an injured kid to the hospital has sparked a heated debate. The incident occurred in a mall parking lot where a group of kids were skateboarding. One of the kids fell and broke his leg, and the man offered to call an ambulance. Despite protests from the other kids, he refused to drive the injured kid to the hospital. The man’s reasoning was that he didn’t want to put himself in a potentially dangerous situation or risk liability. The incident has garnered mixed reactions, with some commending the man for making the right decision, while others call him heartless and selfish. The debate has also raised questions about the cost of healthcare and the responsibility of strangers in emergency situations. As we move into the comments section, let us know your thoughts on the matter. Would you have done the same as the man or driven the injured kid to the hospital?
NTA. Calling an ambulance was the right thing to do.

Smart move! NTA for not driving the injured kid.

Refusing to move a visibly broken leg, NTA saves more damage

Choosing ambulance over personal car – NTA defended against girlfriend

Calling an ambulance for a child with a serious bone break is the right thing to do. NTA.

Choosing ambulance over private car for injured child – smart move

Compassionate bystander calls ambulance for injured kid, earns praise

Commenter defends man’s decision to call ambulance instead of driving.

Commenter defends decision not to drive injured child, insults girlfriend.
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Good call! Driving an injured person can be dangerous.

Safety first! NTA for calling an ambulance for proper care

Calling an ambulance for an injured kid was the right choice

Calling the ambulance was the right call

Good call! Leave emergency transportation to the experts

NTA – Important to prioritize safety when helping strangers

NTA- OP did the right thing by calling an ambulance

Smart choice! Calling an ambulance was the right thing

EMTs immobilized the leg and transported him. NTA.

NTA, ambulance costs only $50 in Canada vs $2,000 in USA

Compassionate decision.

No guilt in calling the ambulance, family should’ve been informed

Calling an ambulance for an injured kid: NTA

First aid training advises against moving injured person, NTA.

Taking legal precautions by calling ambulance instead of driving injured child.

Choosing to call an ambulance was the right move
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Safety first! Calling 911 was the right thing to do

Stranger + minor + broken leg = ambulance, not liability.

Commenter defends calling ambulance, calls others ‘idiots’

Safety first! Refusing to drive injured kid was right choice.

Safety first! NTA for not attempting to move injured child

Calling the ambulance was the right move, NTA

Are we too influenced by American TV shows?

Safety first ✅: Calling paramedics for injured child – NTA.

Safety first! Calling an ambulance was the right move

Putting the safety of the injured kid first, NTA

Choose ambulance over car for medical emergencies. NTA

Good Samaritan law not applicable for untrained transportation. NTA.

Choosing ambulance over driving injured kid to hospital: NTA decision

Good job for not moving the injured teen, NTA

Calling an ambulance is always the safest option #NTA

Free ambulances in Spain vs paid ambulances in North America

NTA caller prioritized safety for everyone and helped the kid professionally

Calling an ambulance was the right choice, but at what cost?

Safety first! Stranger’s decision to call ambulance praised.

Calling ambulance instead of driving injured kid to hospital.

Good call! You’re NTA for sure!

Safety first! Waiting for the ambulance was the right call.

Learning from others’ mistakes

It’s not your job . You made the right call ✔️

Retired military medic defends man who called ambulance instead of driving.

Calling an ambulance was the right move
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Empathetic response to man’s decision not to drive injured kid
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Protecting vulnerable kids: NTA did the right thing

Compassionate response to controversial situation.

Let the ambulance handle it! NTA made the right call
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Prioritizing safety over convenience – NTA

Safety first! NTA did the right thing by calling an ambulance

Calling an ambulance was the right choice

Ambulance was necessary for safe transport of injured person. NTA.
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Good call! NTA for not moving injured child

Moving an injured person can cause harm, NTA for calling ambulance.
