Right after a crush incident, your choices can influence what evidence is available and how insurers evaluate causation. Focus on:
- Get medical care immediately (urgent care isn’t “too small” when compression injuries can worsen).
- Tell providers exactly what happened and what you felt at the moment of injury.
- Request copies of the incident report through your employer (or the site operator).
- Document the scene if you can do so safely—take photos of the equipment, placement of guards, and any hazards.
- Keep communications short and consistent if an adjuster or supervisor asks for a statement.
In Colorado, waiting to seek treatment or making broad statements before your medical picture is clear can create avoidable gaps that defense teams use to reduce value.


