In paralysis cases, early steps can affect everything that comes later—medical causation, liability evidence, and documentation of long-term needs.
**If you’re able, focus on: **
- Get and keep records: ER discharge papers, imaging reports (CT/MRI), surgical notes, rehab evaluations, and any follow-up neurologist visits.
- Document symptoms and function changes: mobility, sensation changes, bladder/bowel issues, sleep disruption, and ability to work or care for yourself.
- Preserve incident details: weather, traffic conditions, road surface problems, signage visibility, lane markings, lighting, and the sequence of events.
- Avoid “quick answers” to insurers: anything you say can be repeated back to you later.
Colorado law requires care and deadlines, and the practical reality is that paralysis injuries often need time to fully declare themselves. The earlier your evidence is organized, the easier it is to build a clear narrative.


