His stepmother, Karen, and dad, Mike, are trying to help him, but because he has been living with friends and his ex-partner, it is hard to prove his address.
They flew to Cyprus after the accident, which cost them about £1,300.
They are now making plans for Karen to fly back to Cyprus but say flights, accommodation and food will cost them up to £3,000 a month – and they think she will have to stay until August.
“I’m angry because of the way Sam acted, but it’s not relevant at the moment,” she said.
“When he comes home and he’s no longer in pain we will be having a chat. I’m angry but I’m also relieved because he’s alive. It could have been worse.”
Flying Mr Hudson home on a medical flight could cost as much as £38,000, so the family have launched a fundraising campaign.
They are urging everyone to get travel insurance and a GHIC card.
They have also started a petition calling on the government to make it a legal requirement for everyone who goes abroad to take out a travel insurance policy.
Mr Hudson’s message is clear: “Get travel insurance. It’s definitely worth it.”