Hi Julie Diane — I’m really sorry to hear about your incident. I’m not a lawyer, but here are a few thoughts + resources that might help:
Things to consider:
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Find a lawyer who has specific experience in healthcare workplace injuries — because hospitals have unique safety and staffing issues, and this can affect both liability and compensation.
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Make sure they understand workers’ compensation laws in your jurisdiction (e.g. Brisbane, if that’s where this is).
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Document everything: medical reports, safety protocols in place at the time, witness statements, incident reports at the hospital, etc.
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Don’t wait too long — there may be deadlines (statutes of limitation) for making claims.
Useful resources & where to look:
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Articles on how to deal with workplace injury and safety from sites like Big Write Hook — might have guidance on writing up reports or voicing concerns. https://www.bigwritehook.co.uk/
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Blogs like What Abigail Says — sometimes sharing tips and personal stories that may help you see what has worked for others. https://www.whatabigailsays.co.uk/
If you like, I can try to pull up a list of hospitals’ injury lawyers in Brisbane with reviews, so you can compare — would you prefer that?
