The first hour matters. Not because you can “solve” the case on your own, but because evidence is time-sensitive and memories fade.
If you can, do these steps right away:
- Get medical care and document symptoms. Even if you think the injury is minor, get evaluated. Delays can become a talking point later.
- Call 911 and ask for a report. A police report number is often essential for insurance documentation and later legal filings.
- Write down what you remember while it’s fresh: direction of travel, the vehicle type, color, any partial plate details, and anything distinctive (stickers, damage pattern, headlights).
- Photograph what you can from a safe distance: vehicle damage, debris, road conditions, traffic signals/signage, and visible injuries.
- Identify nearby cameras. In Conyers, that can include businesses along major corridors, apartment/HOA areas, and traffic-control cameras at key intersections.
If you’re unsure what to do first because you’re shaken up, that’s normal. The most important thing is safety and medical care—then we help you organize the rest.


