Question: Kellen was driving through an intersection when his Jeep was broadsided by a convertible driven by Drake. Big Insurance issued an auto policy to Kellen

Kellen was driving through an intersection when his Jeep was broadsided by a convertible driven by Drake. Big Insurance issued an auto policy to Kellen with a $7,500 per person limit for medical expenses incurred within two years of the accident. Big paid all of Kellen's medical bills totaling $5,000. Kellen learned, 23 months after the accident, that due to the accident he required surgery that will cost $4,500. The surgery was to be performed two months later. Kellen consulted a surgeon but did not enter into a contract with the surgeon. Is the cost of the surgery covered in most states?
A. Yes, because it is a medical expense incurred as a result of the accident.
B. Yes, because Kellen incurred the cost of the surgery within two years of the accident.
C. No, because expenses for future surgery are incurred when the insured pays for them.
D. No, because Kellen has not paid for the surgery and has no contractual obligation to pay.
Kellen was driving through an intersection when

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