Corey Harrison says his father, Rick Harrison, helped cover a significant portion of his medical bills after a serious motorcycle crash in Mexico left him hospitalized with major injuries.. “The Pawn Stars” star claimed only roughly half of the six-figure cost was paid; however, Rick has contradicted his son, saying he covered the complete medical bill and is owed nothing.. Corey Harrison, who says he plans to repay the financial help, has since turned to a GoFundMe campaign after draining his savings while recovering from the accident.. Article continues below advertisement. Corey Harrison Claimed Rick Harrison Covered Only Half Of His Six-Figure Medical Bills. RAMEY PHOTO / MEGA. Corey has raised eyebrows after telling TMZ that his dad, Rick, stepped in to help after a serious motorcycle crash left him facing huge medical bills, covering roughly half of the six-figure hospital expenses he accumulated after the accident in Mexico earlier this year.. He stated that his father “isn’t made of money” and that his family is no longer bringing in the same level of income they did during the height of the reality show’s popularity.. Because of that, Corey said he plans to repay the money. He noted that his father has always believed in a strict, work-for-what-you-get approach when it comes to finances.. “I love my dad to death, but he doesn’t give me sh-t. My dad’s made me work for everything my whole life,” he explained.. Article continues below advertisement. Corey also acknowledged that Rick had warned him years ago to stop riding motorcycles.. Article continues below advertisement. Rick Harrison Disputes Son’s Claims About His Medical Troubles In Shocking Turn. MEGA. Rick swiftly shut down his son’s comment in his own statement to TMZ, telling the news outlet that as far as he was concerned, he paid for Corey’s full medical bill following his accident.. The reality TV star also stated that he made these payments long before his son launched a GoFundMe, while noting that the 42-year-old is not in debt to him for the money.. “As far as I know, I paid all of Corey’s medical bills long before he put the GoFundMe out,” Rick said about the situation.. He added, “[Corey] is a grown man in his 40’s and is responsible for how he handles his finances.”. Article continues below advertisement. Corey Harrison Details Frightening Recovery After Motorcycle Crash And Mounting Medical Bills. RAMEY PHOTO / MEGA. The crash has taken a serious financial toll on Corey. After exhausting most of his personal savings on treatment, he says he is currently unable to work, a situation that led him to start a GoFundMe campaign seeking help from supporters.. The fundraiser outlines the frightening series of events that followed the accident, including weeks spent in two separate hospitals and multiple surgical procedures.. Corey initially received treatment at a hospital in Playa del Carmen, but the rising cost of care made it impossible for him to stay. He eventually checked
