After a collision with a motor vehicle, you will likely be in a state of shock. The most important thing is to remain calm and assess yourself for injuries. Don’t move if you feel injured unless you are in immediate danger where you are. Wait for paramedics to arrive and safely move you. If you suffered an injury to your neck, back, or spine, moving the wrong way can worsen the damage. Always call 911 and request an ambulance after a pedestrian collision. Injuries are highly likely, even if adrenaline from the collision prevents you from feeling them at first.
If the other driver remained at the scene, gather his or her information. Get the driver’s full name, phone number, license plate, and insurance information. Your cell phone can be a helpful tool for recording this information after a crash. Take photos of the scene of the collision and your injuries if you can. If you are too injured to collect information, ask the reporting police officer to take down information for you. In most cases, the officer will create a police report with critical information.
In the event of a pedestrian hit-and-run, remain on the scene and find out if anyone witnessed the collision. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. If possible, note the license plate numbers or make/model/color of the vehicle that struck you. Take note of all nearby businesses or parking lots to revisit later. They may have security cameras that captured footage of the vehicle that struck you. Call the police and report a hit-and-run. Visit a hospital for your injuries as soon as possible. Keep a copy of your medical records, police report, bills, and other documents relating to the crash. Once you receive treatment for injuries and can think clearly, contact an injury attorney.