My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California
I was in a minor car accident last year that resulted in a cut on my forehead, I was arrested for DUI and then transported to the local hospital. When I arrived the Nurse advised me they recommended a CT scan and other tests. My wife was with me and I declined to consent to any tests, they asked my wife and she also stated she did not agree to any testing. I did not sign any consent forms and they left me alone on the bed and told the police officer they would observe me but could not do anything. About 15 minutes later someone comes to draw blood and I advise them I do not want my blood drawn and did not consent to anything. Another 20 minutes pass and the officer told the nurse to draw my blood. I did not resist blood being drawn due to the situation I but did tell the nurse as she was drawing blood I did not consent. The Dr then came over and started checking me out and they ended doing a CT scan all of this with the Nurses signature on my consent form. I found this out after I was contacted by the hospital for a 4,000.00+ bill. I requested the authorization and they faxed me paperwork with the nurses signature. I called the hospital and explained the situation and they said they would have someone call me back. I recently saw my credit report and see the account was sent to collections.
Do I have any recourse and removing this?
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Sam

