After a crush-type accident, the fastest way to protect your future options is to focus on three priorities—medical care, incident documentation, and careful communication.
1) Get medical treatment and make sure it’s recorded
Compression injuries and “caught-between” trauma often reveal complications later (nerve damage, fractures, soft-tissue injury, mobility limits). Ask your provider to document:
- the mechanism of injury (what you were caught between / against)
- functional limitations (what you can’t do now)
- referrals, imaging, and treatment plan
2) Preserve evidence tied to the specific moment of the accident
In machinery and logistics settings common around the greater Fort Worth area, evidence can disappear quickly—equipment is moved, logs are overwritten, and video retention may be limited.
If it’s safe to do so, note or photograph:
- the equipment involved and its condition
- guards, barriers, or safety devices (and whether they were in place)
- the surrounding layout (where you were standing, where the hazard was)
- the scene signage and any posted safety instructions
3) Be cautious with recorded statements and “we just need your version” requests
Employers and insurers may ask for a statement early. In Texas, how you describe the event can affect later disputes about causation and severity. You don’t have to refuse to cooperate—but you should avoid guessing about fault and avoid minimizing symptoms before your doctors confirm the full extent.


