After a catastrophic injury, most families focus on survival and stabilization. Still, the early choices can affect what insurers later dispute.
If you can, take these steps:
- Get every medical document you’re given (ER paperwork, imaging reports, discharge instructions, therapy notes). Keep them together—organized by date.
- Write down what you remember while it’s fresh: where you were traveling from/to, lighting conditions, weather, traffic flow, and any witnesses.
- Request the accident report number and keep proof of who took it.
- Avoid recorded statements to insurance adjusters until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
Texas injury claims often hinge on the timeline: what was observed immediately, what was documented, and how quickly follow-up care occurred.


