(b) works for me but I think is fairly colloquial.
A similar phrasing, "managed to get~" is sometimes used if you are part putting the blame on the injured party - e.g. for not taking proper precautions against theft.
"He managed to get his bike stolen in the first week of term, and now he expects us to buy him a new one. Does he think money grows on trees?" (mother, referring to child)
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