The actions you take in the first 24–72 hours can strongly affect your ability to prove what happened and what your injuries require.
1) Get medical care—even if you “feel okay.” Some pedestrian injuries (including head trauma and soft-tissue conditions) don’t fully show up immediately. A Texas medical record also helps connect treatment to the crash.
2) Document the scene while it’s still fresh. If you’re able, capture:
- Vehicle location and damage
- Crosswalks, lane markings, and traffic controls
- Lighting conditions and weather
- Any debris or skid evidence
- Photos of injuries that show visible impact
3) Identify witnesses quickly. In Glenn Heights, people often stop to help and then move on. Ask bystanders for names and contact information before they leave.
4) Keep a written timeline. Note the time of day, how you entered the roadway, what you remember about the driver’s movements, and when symptoms began.


