If you’re able, your actions right after the crash can make or break the case—especially when a fleeing driver means critical information is already slipping away.
1) Get medical help immediately Even if you think injuries are minor, prompt evaluation matters for safety and for linking symptoms to the collision.
2) Call the police and ask what was logged Request the report number. In Texas, an official incident record is one of the most useful anchors for later insurance and claim discussions.
3) Capture what you can before it’s gone
- Photos of where you were struck, vehicle damage, debris, and any visible injuries
- A note of the direction of travel you observed
- Anything distinctive: paint color, body style, wheel damage, or partial plate information
4) Identify nearby camera sources—fast In Duncanville, footage can be tied to businesses along major routes, residential doorbell cameras, and traffic-adjacent properties. The key is speed: overwriting and automatic retention limits are real.
5) Don’t give a recorded statement without reviewing your options Adjusters may ask questions that sound harmless but can be used to argue the timeline or severity of injuries.


