After a pedestrian accident, the first decisions often determine what evidence survives and how your injuries are documented.
If you can, do these things immediately:
- Get medical care—same day if possible. Some injuries don’t show up until later (including head injuries and soft-tissue damage).
- Request the incident report information. If police respond, note the report number and the reporting agency.
- Preserve scene evidence. Take photos of the crosswalk/signage, traffic signals, lighting conditions, and where you ended up after impact.
- Write down what you remember while it’s fresh. Weather, speed, whether a driver was turning, and what the driver did right before impact.
- Be careful with statements. Insurance adjusters may ask for recorded statements quickly. In Texas, what you say can be used to narrow or dispute your claim.
If you’re thinking about using an “AI lawyer” or “legal chatbot” to plan your next move, treat it as a checklist tool—not a substitute for a lawyer who can evaluate your specific facts.


