If you can do so safely, your next 30–60 minutes matter more than most people realize.
- Get medical care right away and tell clinicians it was a hit-and-run. Texas insurers often scrutinize timing.
- Write down what you noticed while it’s fresh: direction of travel, vehicle color/make/model cues, any partial plate, and where you were when you saw the impact.
- Photograph everything you can: your injuries (if possible), vehicle damage, the roadway conditions, and any debris.
- Identify nearby cameras early—business entrances, nearby residences, and traffic-facing devices can record over time.
- Report the crash and get the incident/report information.
- Be careful with statements to insurance adjusters. You can be recorded, and missing details can get used against you.
A quick note on “AI help”: using a tool to organize facts can be useful, but it shouldn’t replace legal strategy—especially when Texas deadlines and evidence rules are in play.


