If you’re able, the first hour matters more than people realize—especially because video is often overwritten and witnesses move on.
1) Get medical care first. Even if injuries seem minor, Texas juries and insurers look closely at timing. Prompt treatment helps establish a credible link between the crash and your symptoms.
2) Call the police and request the report number. A documented incident report is often the starting point for later coverage decisions and evidence requests.
3) Capture details while you’re still at the scene. Write down:
- the direction the other vehicle traveled
- color, make/model guess, and any distinctive features
- partial plate information (even one or two characters can help)
- street lighting conditions and weather
4) Photograph what’s unique in your case. In Ingleside, crashes can involve intersections, school zones, and neighborhoods where lighting and sightlines change quickly. Pictures of vehicle damage, debris, and any visible injuries can be critical later.
5) Don’t rush into recorded statements. Insurance questions can be used to narrow your claim. It’s usually smarter to have counsel review your situation before you give a statement that you can’t easily “un-say.”


