After a paralysis-causing injury, the most important “strategy” is often practical: preserve facts and avoid statements that can be used against you.
Do this early (if you can):
- Request the incident report number for crashes, premises incidents, or workplace events.
- Write down what you remember while details are fresh (even small items like lighting, lane changes, footwear, or weather).
- Tell medical staff the full symptom timeline and changes in function—consistency matters when causation is disputed.
- Keep copies of everything you sign, including discharge paperwork, work restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
Be cautious with what you say to insurers. In Greenville, many injuries involve commuting routes and multi-party collisions where fault can be contested. An early recorded statement can become a “sound bite” that doesn’t capture the full medical picture.


