Dramatic Uber Ride to ER with a Broken Foot: Who’s to Blame?

Picture this: you’re home alone, you trip, and suddenly, you’re dealing with a broken foot. The local doctors are closed, and you can’t drive. What do you do? Call an ambulance and wait for hours, or hail an Uber? One young woman in Australia found herself in this exact situation, and her decision has sparked a fiery debate. Let’s dive into her story.

The Unfortunate Incident

The Dreaded Rug Trip

The Painful Realization

The Healthcare Dilemma

The Unconventional Solution

The Surprised Uber Driver

The Unexpected Conflict

The Hospital Arrival

The Diagnosis and Treatment

The Neighbour’s Verdict ‍⚖️

The Final Reveal

Broken Foot, Uber Ride, and a Moral Dilemma: Who’s in the Wrong?

In a world where we often have to make quick decisions, this young woman’s choice to take an Uber to the hospital with a broken foot has stirred up a whirlwind of opinions. The Uber driver felt it wasn’t his job to transport injured passengers, and even a neighbour agreed, calling her ‘irresponsible’. But was she really? Or was she just a victim of circumstance, trying to get medical help in the most efficient way possible? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Resident physician defends patient’s choice of Uber over ambulance. NTA.

NTA “too much to ask from him”, you are paying him for his service, he isn’t doing you a favor. You weren’t bleeding in the car or asking him to help you from car to the door. All he needed to do was drive. How on earth would you even break your leg in the car and blame him for it?

Taking an Uber to the ER: NTA or ESH?

NTA! Uber driver went above and beyond for an Australian.

NTA. Taking a taxi to the ER is totally normal

NTA. Uber driver and neighbor are both crazy

NTA: Ambulances are expensive and should be reserved for emergencies.

Using Uber instead of an ambulance for a broken foot

Uber to ER for broken foot: NTA, reasonable or overreacting?

NTA at all. Uber was the safest option, neighbor’s suggestion risky.

NTA. Bad Uber driver ruins dramatic ER ride. Healing vibes

NTA. Uber guy overreacted during dramatic ER ride.

NTA for taking a cab to ER, driver’s BS about journey!

NTA. Drama queens and an Uber ride with a broken foot.

Taxis vs. Uber: Who’s to blame for ER confusion?

NTA this is normal. Are good samaritans sued in Australia?

NTA. You made the right call with Uber for non-emergency care.

“NTA. You took control of your injury, 1 star a**hole driver.”

NTA: Non-US resident shares experience with Uber driver’s overreaction

Uber driver saves the day, NTA mom gets props!

NTA. Uber driver’s refusal to help made situation worse

Responsible move! Uber driver needs an attitude adjustment

NTA: Uber driver worried about blame for ER drop-off.

Sensible decision to get to the hospital without an ambulance

Taking an Uber to the hospital: NTA, not the a**hole!

Uber driver confronts passenger for going to hospital with broken foot

Uber ride to ER for broken foot: NTA vs ambulance

NTA: Uber driver refused to take passenger to the ER

NTA: Lawsuit over injury in cab to hospital? Really?

NTA. Uber: The New Ambulance Service

NTA for not calling ambulance for broken foot.

NTA for taking Uber to the hospital instead of an ambulance

NTA: Logical choice to take Uber to ER with broken foot

NTA: Uber was a fine substitute, no need for an ambulance.

Driver uncomfortable with injured passenger, lacked communication and empathy.

NTA. Taking an Uber to the ER helps save lives

Responsible move: NTA avoids ambulance for non-life-threatening injury

Annoyed Uber driver expects blanket for pet-friendly ride

No tip for a broken foot? That’s a harsh review!

NTA. Responsible decision to not waste ambulance resources.

NTA for calling Uber instead of ambulance, lazy driver?

Empathy for the driver’s skepticism and concern in a sensitive situation

NTA: Uber ride to ER, like getting a lift from a bud

NAH. Uber driver concerned about liability, but still a dick. ‍♀️

Driver’s refusal for ambulance: NTA for taking Uber to ER

NTA. Uber is cheaper than ambulance for broken foot.

No ambulance needed, but who’s to blame?

Uber saves the day! NTA gets a free ride to ER

When waiting for an ambulance is just too damn long

Taking a taxi to the hospital vs. Uber: Who’s responsible?

Uber driver’s fear of liability causes dramatic ER ride. NAH.

Ambulances are for emergencies, not broken feet. NTA!

NTA for taking Uber to ER, driver TA for not helping!

NTA: Australian’s experience with ambulance wait times and negligent Uber driver.

NTA: Uber driver should have known about passenger’s injury

Angry passenger criticizes Uber driver’s lack of knowledge and culture

NTA for taking an Uber to the ER with a broken foot

Uber saves the day for broken-footed Aussie, no drama here

Ambulance delay leads to painful Uber ride to ER