What you do early often affects whether insurance accepts your version of events. After a crush incident, focus on three priorities:
- Get medical evaluation immediately (even if pain feels “manageable”). Compression and pinning injuries can worsen after the initial shock.
- Ask for and preserve the incident documentation your employer provides—report numbers, supervisor notes, and any accident forms.
- Write down the timeline while it’s fresh: where you were working, what equipment was involved, who was operating it, and who else was present.
If you’re dealing with work restrictions or follow-up treatment, keep copies of paperwork showing restrictions and when you were unable to work. In Texas, insurers frequently look for inconsistencies between the injury described and the medical/work documentation.


