Just a guess, but I’d think it’d be based on fault. If it’s a justified shooting, they’ll probably tack it into the suspect’s fines. Ideally, if the shooting isn’t justified, the govt would pay, but I wouldn’t count on it.
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labbbb@thelemmy.club 5 months agoBy the way, I’m wondering who pays for the ambulance in this case? Suspect or government?
Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
Nollij@sopuli.xyz 5 months ago
I’m afraid your guess is wrong, at least in the US.
The patient is on the hook for any services rendered. If the patient has insurance, that will pay according to the patient’s policy. The insurance company may then sue the city (subrogation) for causing the injuries, but that will go through lawyers and the courts.
Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
I’m disappointed, but not in the least surprised.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 5 months ago
In normal countries, normal people don’t pay for use of emergency services.
What kind of hell do you live in where an ambulance is a cost/benefits equation?
GiddyGap@lemm.ee 5 months ago
The hell of the United States’ healthcare system.