The first two days after a hit-by-car matter. Adjusters often start investigating quickly, and evidence can disappear fast (dashcam footage gets overwritten, witnesses move on, and scene details change).
Do these steps first:
- Get medical care even if symptoms seem minor. Some injuries don’t show up right away.
- Document the scene: photos of vehicle damage, your injuries, crosswalk/turn-lane markings, traffic signals, and lighting conditions.
- Write down the details while they’re fresh: time of day, direction of travel, weather, whether you were in a crosswalk, and what the driver did right before impact.
- Collect witness info. In Woodstock, people often come from nearby areas and may not stay reachable unless you capture contact details immediately.
- Avoid recorded statements to insurance without speaking to a lawyer.
If you’re wondering whether an AI pedestrian accident “quick answer” tool can help, it can be useful for organizing your notes. But it can’t replace the legal work needed to protect your rights—especially when liability is contested.


