🚗💥🚶‍♂️ Woman Refuses to Pay Medical Bills for Teen She Hit with Her Car: Heartless or Justified?

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Picture this: you're driving home from work, obeying all traffic laws, when suddenly a teenager steps out in front of your car. You slam on the brakes, but it's too late. The teen is seriously injured, but you're found not at fault in multiple lawsuits. Now, the teen's parents are struggling to pay his medical bills and believe you should help. What would you do? 🤷‍♀️ This is the dilemma one woman is facing, and her decision has sparked a heated debate. Let's dive into her story. 🍿

The Fateful Drive Home 🚗

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Teens on the Divider 🚶‍♂️

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The Unexpected Collision 💥

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Serious Injuries 😢

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The Guilt and Therapy 🥺

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Not at Fault 🚦

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The Teen's Assumption 🚶‍♂️

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Multiple Lawsuits ⚖️

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Parents Struggling to Pay 💸

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GoFundMe and Moral Obligation 🙏

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Inheritance and IVF Plans 👶

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Husband's Moral Conflict 🤔

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Payment Plan? 📋

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The Dilemma 🤷‍♀️

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Cruel or Justified? 👩‍⚖️

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The Great Debate: Heartless or Justified? 💔🤔

So, here's the million-dollar question: is this woman heartless for refusing to pay a single dime for the teen's medical bills, or is she justified in her decision? 😬 After all, she was found not at fault, and she has her own plans for the money – starting a family. Her husband, however, feels morally conflicted and thinks they should help the teen's family. 🥺 The internet is divided, and opinions are flying left and right. Let's see what people have to say about this sticky situation... 🍿

NTA. Consult a lawyer before making any donation or payment.

0biterdicta | 0biterdicta

Driver is NTA for refusing to pay medical bills of pedestrian.

milee30 | milee30

NTA refused to pay medical bills for teen hit by car.

CopsaLau | CopsaLau

NTA: OP not at fault and not obligated to pay 🚫💰

Mysterious-System680 | Mysterious-System680

Driver claims NTA, defends not paying medical bills for teen hit 💯

SWGoodToes | SWGoodToes

Commenter suggests speaking to a lawyer about harassment and donation.

idiom6 | idiom6

👍 NTA. Two courts ruled in your favor, don't pay anything.

governmentefficiency | governmentefficiency

Pedestrians don't always have the right of way 🚨 Car > Human

Dszquphsbnt | Dszquphsbnt

Legal secretary advises OP to get a restraining order. NTA 👍

ISeeJustNoPeople | ISeeJustNoPeople

NTA refuses to pay medical bills for teen after accident. Replies suggest suing.

aPenguinGirl | aPenguinGirl

Commenter sympathizes with the situation but supports the woman's decision. 👍

somissmatched | somissmatched

NTA. The comment suggests that the teenager was at fault and donating to the fund would be a mistake.

wind-river7 | wind-river7

NTA. Commenter suggests bankruptcy as option, replies question credit rating.

Penetrative | Penetrative

Driver cleared of fault, refuses to pay medical bills. NTA 🙌

Flippn_Freddy | Flippn_Freddy

Pedestrian at fault, NTA. 🚒 Don't play stupid games.

ScionTheAncientOrder | ScionTheAncientOrder

Legal risks of contributing to GoFundMe for accident victim discussed 🚨

CheerilyTerrified | CheerilyTerrified

Criticism of US healthcare system sparks debate in comments. 💉

vonigner | vonigner

Don't owe them anything, but donate if you want 👍

CopsaLau | CopsaLau

NTA for not paying medical bills of irresponsible teenager. Donating anonymously.

the805daddy | the805daddy

Agreement on the absurdity of medical bills and accidents.

Messerschmidty | Messerschmidty

NTA commenter suggests anonymous donation to clear conscience 👍

Arnesis | Arnesis

Driver claims NTA, no moral obligation to pay medical bills. 😒

Luna-Strange | Luna-Strange

Commenter suggests legal action to stop harassment over medical bills 💰

wrightiam | wrightiam

NTA. Giving money could be a sign of guilt for lawsuits. Get a lawyer to send a cease and desist. AH is the health system causing people to lose homes for medical bills.

bmoreskyandsea | bmoreskyandsea

NTA: Don't give up your future for someone else's mistake. 👍

NorthernLitUp | NorthernLitUp

NTA, but talk to a lawyer now to avoid harassment 👨‍💻👨‍💻

generic_bitch | generic_bitch

Inheritance meant for family, not medical bills. NTA. 💰

emotionally_autistic | emotionally_autistic

Commenter sympathizes with OP, suggests consulting lawyer before paying bills. 🙏

LopsidedCauliflower8 | LopsidedCauliflower8

Commenter receives support for refusing to pay medical bills. 👍

piney2364 | piney2364

👍 NTA. No fault, no payment. Parenting is their responsibility.

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Driver feels justified in not paying medical bills for accident.

MrSilverSkunk | MrSilverSkunk

NAH. You're not obligated to pay. Donating may imply guilt 🤔

Biteme75 | Biteme75

Green light doesn't mean a free pass. 🚦

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Debate on moral obligation to pay for accident victim's bills. 🤔

spicybEtch212 | spicybEtch212

Commenter calls out technicality in NTA's justification 😑

BlackfyreWraith | BlackfyreWraith

Driver not responsible for accident. Donating could imply fault.

shelbyknits | shelbyknits

Commenter refuses to pay medical bills, sparking debate. 🤔

yagster91 | yagster91

🤕💰 American healthcare system is the real a**hole here.

rigel899 | rigel899

NTA, stand your ground 💪 Don't let them take everything.

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Driver not responsible for medical bills. NTA. 🙏

aSeaPersonByNight | aSeaPersonByNight

Woman refuses to pay medical bills for teen she hit. NTA.

brooklyn_bae | brooklyn_bae

Driver defends not paying medical bills for teen hit by car.

depressivedarkling | depressivedarkling

NTA - Not responsible for another's bad decisions 👍

Forward_Squirrel8879 | Forward_Squirrel8879

Donate to save a life for $3k or improve thousands? 👍

ApprehensiveBrief8 | ApprehensiveBrief8

Be generous but protect yourself legally. 👍

saymynamebastien | saymynamebastien

Driver defends herself, blames jaywalking teen for accident. NTA.

Goody3333 | Goody3333

Driver refuses to pay medical bills for teen she hit with car. NTA.

jpcats | jpcats

Woman found not liable for accident, NTA for refusing payment 💰

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NTA, but consider a small donation to help with healthcare 💰

Continuity-whore13 | Continuity-whore13

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