October 8th, 2009
A girl who was almost killed in a frenzied knife attack has been awarded over £18,000 from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
Jessica Knight, 16, had been walking through a park in Chorley when she was attacked by Kristofer Beddar, who had drunk half a bottle of whisky.
She was stabbed 25 times and her injuries were so severe that she suffered a stroke and was in a coma for over a week.
Her mother Jill Walmsley said her life has been badly affected by the attack and that she often suffers double vision.
"We don’t know what the future holds yet – whether she’ll be able to work full-time or even drive," she added.
Jessica pursued a claim through the CICA, which has now agreed to the £18,895 payout.
The CICA is part of the Ministry of Justice and is responsible for administering the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in England, Scotland and Wales.
It can pay out a maximum of £250,000 to the victims of a criminal attack.
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August 19th, 2008
A man who suffered a fractured skull that went undiagnosed by doctors is claiming clinical negligence, it has been revealed.
According to reports in the Evening Gazette, Sanjit Biswas sustained the injury after falling down a staircase at his home.
The 43-year-old subsequently went to James Cook University Hospital, which is operated by the South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust.
After spending the night there, he was told there was no injury and was sent home.
However, after suffering sickness, double vision and pain in his head, Mr Biswas went back to the hospital, where doctors again attempted to discharge him.
After his friends insisted on further tests, a scan revealed he had a blood clot and a fractured skull. He was then operated on by a neurosurgeon.
According to his legal representative, independent medical experts have confirmed that X-rays revealed a skull fracture and the failure to diagnose it was negligent.
Commenting on the case, a spokesperson for the health trust said: "We are sorry that Mr Biswas is not satisfied with the care he received at James Cook."
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