When paralysis happens, insurance pressure and paperwork can start quickly. Your priority should be medical stability, but your next steps can also protect the claim.
Do this early:
- Request and preserve medical records from the ER, imaging centers, neurologists, surgeons, and rehab facilities.
- Write down a timeline while it’s fresh: when symptoms started, what you were doing, who was present, and what was said.
- Keep records of communications (calls, messages, claim numbers) and save every bill, receipt, and prescription.
- Ask providers for documentation that explains severity and function—especially notes describing mobility, sensation, and daily living impact.
Avoid these common pitfalls:
- Giving a recorded statement before you understand what it could mean for fault.
- Missing follow-up appointments because paperwork feels overwhelming.
- Assuming an insurer will “get the records” without you verifying what was actually requested.
In a place like La Marque—where commuting routes, industrial areas, and busy roadway intersections can contribute to serious crashes—small evidence gaps can become big issues later. Being organized early helps your lawyer move quickly.


