After Freak Accident, Vacationer Stuck in Local Hospital Until Bill Paid Ashley Korslien - KGW8
go to original December 15, 2021

What was supposed to be a dream vacation turned into a nightmare for a couple from Oregon.

David and Christina Deloyola planned for months for their pre-Christmas vacation to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.

“We saved up all year for our dream vacation to come here for a week,” said Christina, David’s wife of 21 years.

On their last day of vacation, the couple went horseback riding. But not long into their excursion, the horse David was riding bucked him off, then fell on top of him. David was rushed to a local hospital, where he underwent imaging and tests to determine the extent of his injuries.

“He's immobilized right now. He can't move at all,” said Christina.

David luckily wasn’t paralyzed and didn’t break any bones, but the incident left him with multiple tears in his thigh.

The Deloyola’s now have to come up with money for first-class, non-stop flights with medical supervision to get them back to Oregon, where David Deloyola will likely undergo surgery.

On top of that, they will have to pay for their hospital bills in-full before they’re discharged. Their insurance will not cover any of the costs up front but will likely reimburse them at some point in the future. That means the couple has to find a way to pay for the thousands of dollars in medical bills, on top of the $4,500 they’ve already spent.

“They demand payment in full before they release him. They will actually get the police involved and won't let you leave the hospital unless your bill is paid completely,” said Christina.

According to AAA Oregon, this is something all travelers should be aware of, especially when traveling abroad.

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