Hi Missy,
Looks like you could have a few claims here...negligence claim in common law, workers comp claim, WID if injury given over 15% and if you are off work and actually stay off work for 6 months a TPD claim! Make sure you see your GP and get the injury fully checked out, ie go see some specialists so you have the reports and for your own good. I know since the workers comp laws came in many compensation law firms really backed off on taking workers comp claims, unless they are really big injuries.