It is important to remain still if you believe that you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury. In order to avoid causing further damage to the spinal cord, you should remain still and call emergency services so that a trained emergency responder can move you safely to the hospital for a full medical evaluation. In some cases, the full extent of a spinal cord injury may not be immediately apparent after an accident, making it possible that the injury could be made even worse by further movement. A complete and prompt medical evaluation is critical to ensuring the best possible physical outcome after you have suffered a spinal cord injury.