After a pinning/compression accident, people often want to “get it over with” by giving details to an employer or insurer. But early statements can shape how your claim is treated later—especially when the injury mechanism is complex.
Do these first:
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Get medical care and follow-up documentation
- Keep every appointment, imaging report, and work-status note.
- If you’re told to restrict activities, obtain written restrictions.
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Preserve the scene information (if you can do so safely)
- Photos of the equipment, guarding, control labels, and the general layout.
- Names of supervisors/witnesses and what they observed.
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Keep communications factual and limited
- Don’t guess about what failed or why.
- If someone requests a recorded statement, ask for time to review before agreeing.
In Massachusetts, missing documentation or inconsistent reporting can make it harder to connect the injury to the incident. A local attorney can help you avoid common missteps right away.


