Claymont, DE (May 7, 2022) – Officials with the Delaware State Police responded to a crash that left two people with serious injuries on Friday, May 6th. The accident happened around 9:45 p.m. on Interstate 495 in Claymont.
According to a report from officials, a car was traveling southbound on I-495 when the driver lost control of his vehicle. The car left its lane of travel and overturned before coming to rest in the median. The male driver and his female passenger were both trapped inside the car. Rescue workers arrived at the scene and pulled both victims from the wreckage of the crash. The man and woman were rushed to a local hospital where they were listed in critical condition. Their identities were not immediately released.
An investigation into the accident is underway at this time. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this car accident in Claymont.
Car Accidents in Delaware 
In 2020, there were nearly 25,000 reported car accidents in Delaware. As a result of these crashes, a total of 7,254 people suffered injuries. Many of the injuries that were sustained were serious in nature. A Delaware car accident takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly. In many cases, victims have little time to react and are unable to avoid the crash or mitigate its effects. Injury accidents most often occur because of the negligence of at least one driver. Some common causes of injury accidents include reckless driving, speeding, failing to yield, distraction and impairment.
A Delaware car accident can leave victims in a very vulnerable position, both physically and financially. The crash can cause serious and painful injuries that can result in long-term complications which interfere with the quality of life. Additionally, the accident can also result in victims having extensive medical costs that can affect them financially. While these are negative outcomes, there are steps that can be taken to help secure your future.
Under Delaware law, victims may be able to recover compensation if the other driver was at least partially at fault for the collision. It is important to have the services of a skilled and experienced attorney who can help during this time. Your attorney can ensure that all of the proper legal steps are followed and can assist you with getting the compensation that you need and deserve. At Murphy & Landon, our team works together to ensure that each client’s rights are fully and completely protected. We will take every possible path to obtain the maximum compensation under the specific facts of your case.
Our team stands ready to assist you at any time. We provide free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. During the consultation, we will go over the details of your case and will discuss how best to pursue your claims against the negligent driver. To schedule your free appointment with a car accident attorney in Claymont, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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