If you can, prioritize these actions before you talk to anyone about the accident:
- Get medical care right away. Some injuries don’t show up immediately—especially soft-tissue injuries, concussions, and back/neck pain.
- Request incident documentation. If police respond, get the report number. If a report isn’t taken, note that and ask for any available crash documentation.
- Capture the scene while it’s still fresh. In Avondale, lighting, lane changes, and temporary signage often matter. Photos of the curb, crosswalk markings (if any), vehicle position, and nearby construction/obstructions can be critical.
- Write down what you remember. Include where you were headed (bus stop, store, home), what the traffic was doing, and anything you noticed about signals or driver behavior.
Even a “quick” conversation with an insurance adjuster can become part of their story later. You shouldn’t have to figure that out alone.


