<prompt> Human: I have two medical bills, one was from an ambulance ride and it totals 2,300. The other was from the ER, and I got a 30 financial discount, but I still owe something like 2,000. Long story short, I got punched knocked out, hit my head, police found me and forced me via handcuffs to take an ambulance even though I told them 20 times I didnt want to because i knew the charges would be ridiculous and I also didnt have health insurance. The entire incident was completely unnecessary Anyway, I have a few questions. Right now my credit is close to perfect. I often spend a lot on my credit cards, a few thousand a month at least. If I refuse to pay these bills, Im assuming they will go to debt collections, and eventually hurt my credit. I have never dealt with a debt collector before, so I have no clue. Can I dodge the bill forever? And how bad will it hurt my credit to do so? Also I have never gotten a bill where they dont charge fees or interest for latenon-payment. Im assuming from what I read, that these companies will not charge me fees? but they will send it to a collection agency- so in theory I can just dodge the bill and take a hit on my credit? A little more info- I am 30, male, single, self-employed, and obviously full of spite. I rent right now, but would also like to buy a housecondo at some point.Thanks for the help!!!  <response>: If you can afford a few thousand a month on your credit cards you can afford to pay 2,000 in medical bills. Grow up, be an adult. 