Car crashes are disorienting, painful, and often life changing. In the chaos that follows, it's easy to make mistakes that can cost you down the road. Whether you're dealing with physical pain, a totaled car, or confusing insurance calls, knowing what to do (and what not to do) after a car crash in New Hampshire can make all the difference.
Take Care of Yourself First Then Gather Evidence
Your safety comes first. After a crash, get to a safe spot if you’re able. Call 911 immediately, even if you’re not sure how badly you’re hurt. Let paramedics check you out. Adrenaline can hide serious injuries, and documentation from emergency responders helps your case later.
Once emergency services are on the way and it’s safe, start documenting the crash:
- Take photos of all cars involved, including license plates and damage.
- Photograph the area: skid marks, debris, street signs, and weather conditions.
- Get names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
- Exchange insurance and contact info with the other driver, but do not apologize or say anything that could be taken as an admission of fault.
In New Hampshire, you're required to file a crash report with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 15 days if the damage exceeds $1,000 or if anyone was injured. Don’t skip this step, it’s not optional, and skipping it could hurt your case.
What Not to Say
The biggest mistake people make after a crash is thinking insurance adjusters are on their side. They’re not. Their job is to settle your claim as cheaply and quickly as possible, not to make sure you’re okay.
Do not:
- Guess or speculate about your injuries.
- Downplay your pain.
- Accept a quick settlement without talking to a lawyer.
- Give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company.
You might be offered money early on, especially if it’s clear the crash wasn’t your fault. But taking it too soon could leave you stuck with medical bills later. In New Hampshire, you can recover for medical care, lost wages, and even pain and suffering, but only if you build a strong, well-documented case, handled by a team that knows how these auto accident claims work.
At Buckley Law Offices, we focus on settling car crash cases in under six months whenever possible, but we never cut corners. Our job is to help you get better faster, and make sure you’re compensated fairly, not to rush you into a bad deal.
Call a Lawyer Who Knows How to Move Fast Without Sacrificing Value
There’s no rule that says every car crash needs to go to court. In fact, most don’t. But there’s a huge difference between settling a case and settling it the right way.
At our firm, we’ve built a pre-litigation system that gets results. We gather your medical records, bills, crash reports, personal statements, and expert opinions before we send anything to the insurance company. That means we’re not just throwing out a number and hoping it sticks, we’re presenting a clear, undeniable picture of what you went through and what you’re owed.
Insurance adjusters know when they’re dealing with a prepared team, and they know they’re more likely to pay out the full policy limit when we’re involved. We’ve had cases settle at full value without ever filing a lawsuit. That saves you time, stress, and years of waiting.
Most importantly, we help clients get the right medical care early, not six months down the line after a game of insurance ping-pong. If you’re in pain, we’ll help you get to the right type of doctor immediately, whether that’s a neurosurgeon, a pain management specialist, or a provider who can properly document a head injury.
You don’t need to suffer while waiting for someone else to decide if your pain is real. And you shouldn’t.
If You’ve Been Injured in a Car Crash in New Hampshire, Call Buckley
Don’t wait. The longer you delay after a car crash, the harder it is to get the care and compensation you need. At Buckley Law Offices, we treat every case like it matters, because it does. Our system is built to move fast, fight smart, and get you better without dragging things out.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, our firm, located in Nashua, is ready to help. Call Buckley today and let’s start making this right.
