In the days after your procedure, it’s easy to assume that contacting the hospital or the device manufacturer is “step one.” Sometimes that helps medically—but legally, you also need to preserve evidence while it’s still easy to obtain.
A fast, practical approach typically includes:
- Locking in your medical record trail (operative reports, device identification info, imaging, follow-ups)
- Documenting symptoms and restrictions immediately after surgery and as they evolve
- Keeping receipts tied to the injury (co-pays, travel for appointments, home-care needs)
- Writing down what you were told at discharge and by treating providers—especially any statements that downplay device involvement
New York injury claims can turn on timing and documentation. Acting early helps your lawyer build a record before key records become harder to retrieve.


