Car Accident Drama: Driver Refuses to Pay Teen’s Medical Bills – Right or Wrong?

Picture this: you’re driving home from work, obeying all traffic laws, when suddenly a teenager walks right in front of your car, causing a serious accident. You’re found not at fault, but the teen’s parents are struggling with six-figure medical bills and expect you to pay. What would you do? One woman is facing this exact dilemma, and her decision has sparked a heated debate. Let’s dive into the story and see what happened…

A Dangerous Road ️

Teens on the Divider

Unexpected Collision

Teenager Seriously Injured

Guilt and Therapy

Lawsuits and Defenses ⚖️

Not at Fault

GoFundMe and Financial Struggles

Moral Obligation?

Inheritance and IVF Plans

Husband’s Moral Conflict

Payment Plan and Debates

Cruel or Justified?

To Pay or Not to Pay: The Ultimate Dilemma ‍♀️

So, here we have a woman who was involved in a car accident with a teenager who walked in front of her car. Despite being found not at fault, she’s facing pressure from the teen’s parents and others to help pay the six-figure medical bills. With a recent inheritance, she and her husband could technically help, but they had planned to use the money for IVF treatments to start their own family. Her husband is now morally conflicted, and she’s left wondering if she’s cruel for refusing to pay. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Seek legal advice before making anonymous donation to avoid guilt.

Pedestrian caused accident, witness testifies in driver’s favor. NTA

NTA commenter suggests talking to a lawyer and donating to GoFundMe.

Driver found NTA, no obligation to pay medical bills. Husband’s inheritance?

Pedestrian not at fault, reckless kid shouldn’t expect payment. ‍♂️

Don’t let guilt force you to donate anonymously. NTA.

Driver found not at fault, no need to pay medical bills.

Driver not responsible for pedestrian’s medical bills. NTA

Legal expert advises against paying medical bills, suggests legal action

NTA: Boy caused accident, lucky you’re not suing. Sucks for them.

Legal verdict favors driver, but is it morally right?

NTA commenter refuses to donate to teen’s medical bills.

NTA: Commenter suggests bankruptcy as a viable option for medical debt

Teen broke traffic laws, not at fault. Don’t donate. NTA

Kid walked into traffic, NTA. ‍♂️

Teen hit by car, not entirely at fault. Healthcare system sucks.

Don’t let anyone guilt you into paying medical bills

NTA. It’s not your fault. Donating is optional.

Medical bills shouldn’t ruin lives. NTA for feeling frustrated.

Driver not obligated to pay medical bills. Suggestion to donate anonymously.

Driver not at fault for pedestrian’s reckless behavior. NTA

NTA. Giving money could be a sign of guilt. Get a lawyer.

Teen not at fault but shouldn’t pay medical bills. Legal action?

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

Don’t pay a dime! Talk to a lawyer now ‍

Inheriting money doesn’t make you responsible for someone else’s mistake.

Empathetic commenter suggests website for support, advises caution and compromise.

Parent defends driver, blames parents for teen’s poor decisions

NTA legally and morally, but still traumatized by the accident.

Don’t take the blame! NTA, it was 100% his fault

Legal ruling favors commenter, but husband’s donation could imply guilt

Driver not at fault for pedestrian’s poor decision. NTA

Driver refuses to pay teen’s medical bills. Moral obligation or not?

Driver not responsible for teen’s medical bills, NTA

Driver not at fault but should take responsibility for actions

NTA. The teen’s mistake doesn’t make you responsible for bills.

NTA refuses to pay medical bills, warns of dire consequences.

Compromising on inheritance for IVF may be a fair solution

Driver found NTA for refusing to pay medical bills. ‍♂️

NTA – Multiple lawsuits have proven you’re not at fault. Don’t pay.

Driver refuses to pay teen’s medical bills after car accident. NTA.

Donate to save a life for $3k instead of paying bills?

Driver not at fault for jaywalker’s injuries. NTA.

Driver not responsible for pedestrian’s actions. NTA.

NTA but consider making a small donation to their GoFundMe

Be generous, but protect yourself from potential legal issues.

Legal and moral obligation fulfilled, NTA. File harassment charges.

Don’t pay medical bills, it can be used against you later.

Fight back against false accusations with a legal cease & desist ⚖️

Refuse to pay and contact a lawyer to avoid future litigation ‍⚖️

Donating to a charity for kids may help more children ❤️

Teen’s careless mistake shouldn’t cost couple chance at family. NTA ❤

Careless driver refuses to pay medical bills, called out for sociopathic behavior

Driver not at fault for teen’s injuries. NTA.

NTA. Victim of car accident harassed for medical bills. Set boundaries.

Driver not at fault for teen’s medical bills. NTA

Commenter questions if cognitive issues were preexisting conditions.

Don’t pay for medical bills, it could be seen as guilt

Juror shares similar experience, calls husband out for being TA.

Canadian healthcare system praised, blame healthcare system, not driver.

Don’t donate without legal advice, NTA for not paying bills.

Consult a lawyer before helping the kid. NTA. ‍ ✅

NTA for refusing to pay but should offer aid with compassion ❤️

Driver’s refusal to pay medical bills sparks debate on morality. NTA.

Pedestrian hit by car refuses to pay medical bills. NTA.

Woman defends herself against accusations of not paying medical bills

NTA. Don’t feel guilty for the accident, it wasn’t your fault.

Driver not responsible for kid’s mistake. Manipulative family.

A thought-provoking comment about the healthcare system.

Driver refuses to pay teen’s medical bills, calls moral responsibility BS

NTA. The family fought a legal battle and lost. Husband needs therapy.

Don’t pay! It could be seen as admitting fault. You’re NTA

NTA, don’t pay a cent. Contact your lawyer for protection.

Protect yourself from harassment. Contact a lawyer for a cease & desist letter. Consider changing your name on social media. Don’t respond.

Driver not at fault for accident, shouldn’t pay medical bills

Driver not at fault for accident, should not pay medical bills

Don’t pay and move on with your life. You’re not guilty.

Don’t give in to their demands, it could be used against you.

Driver not at fault for pedestrian’s injuries. NTA.

Don’t pay a dime. NTA. You’re not responsible for stupidity.

NTA. Driver not responsible for medical bills. Husband’s reasoning flawed.

Get a lawyer and stand up for yourself ‍⚖️

Driver steps in front of car, blames driver, NTA.

Systemic healthcare problem causes moral dilemma for car accident victim. NTA.

Driver claims NTA, says kid had cognitive issues before accident

Token payment may imply liability and invite scrutiny. Be cautious.