A Kid, A Minor Bike Accident And A $19,000 Medical Bill

Adam Woodrum and his son, Robert, get ready for a bike ride near their home in Carson City, Nevada, this month. During the summer, Robert had a bike accident which resulted in a hefty bill from the family

It was a surprise even for a family of lawyers. A process called “subrogation” began with a Nevada family’s health insurer denying their claim for an ER visit after their 9-year-old fell off his bike.

(Image credit: Maggie Starbard for KHN)

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