LA woman paralyzed in horror Mexico fall, footage shows — as hospitals make wild cash demands for treatment
A Los Angeles woman named Nina Bakhshi was paralyzed after falling off a bridge during an ATV ride in Cancun. She faced significant challenges in receiving medical treatment, including high upfront costs and delays in surgery. Despite her injuries, Bakhshi expressed gratitude for surviving the accident and hopes to recover fully.
- ▪Nina Bakhshi suffered severe spinal and neck fractures after falling from a bridge in Mexico.
- ▪She was carried for 30 minutes by rescuers before being transported to hospitals that demanded payment before treatment.
- ▪Bakhshi's family and friends helped raise over $47,000 for her medical expenses through a GoFundMe page.
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Metro LA woman paralyzed in horror Mexico fall, footage shows — as hospitals make wild cash demands for treatment By Nina Joudeh Published May 18, 2026, 12:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Los Angeles woman’s birthday getaway to Cancun spiraled into a nightmare when she plunged off a bridge during an ATV ride, nearly leaving her paralyzed. Nina Bakhshi suffered severe fractures to her spine and neck after the horrifying fall on a remote ATV trail during her vacation in Mexico. 5 Nina Bakhshi suffered severe fractures to her spine and neck after the horrifying fall on a remote ATV trail during her vacation in Mexico.
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