St John Ambulance has bowed to media scrutiny and waived a invoice handed to the sufferer of a one-punch assault.
Danny Hodgson was earlier this week served with a $1006 bill for an ambulance journey wanted 15 months in the past when a 17 yr previous struck him from behind at Perth prepare station.
Mr Hodgson, 27, suffered everlasting mind injury and nonetheless requires around-the-clock care, whereas his attacker has since been sentenced to a few years and eight months in jail.
Mr Hodgson angrily took to social media on Wednesday night, however the choice to cost the previous rising soccer star has been reversed following media scrutiny and state authorities intervention.
“The Health Minister’s office contacted St John WA upon becoming aware of the collection notice issued to Danny Hodgson,” a authorities spokesperson stated.
“Mr Hodgson does not need to pay this invoice.”
His mom Nicola took to Facebook to thank these concerned.
“Its been very distressing for Danny and the family but thanks to you all and the kind messages of support the government stepped in to sort it out,” she wrote, “St John Ambulance stuck firm and wasn’t budging on the bill.
“Victims of crime should not pay these bills, it should be the perpetrator or the government.”
Victims of crime in Western Australia can apply for as much as $75,000 by means of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
