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New Castle, DE (October 20, 2022) – The Delaware State Police were dispatched to the scene of a serious car accident on Thursday, October 20th. The accident took place around 11:30 a.m. on Route 896 just north of Interstate 95.
According to a report from the scene, a car had just exited the ramp from I-95 to travel onto Route 896. The car attempted an illegal U-turn in the southbound lanes of the road. The car was struck by an oncoming SUV and then a third vehicle before all of the vehicles came to rest. A total of five people were hurt in the collision. At least two of the victims sustained critical injuries. The identities of those involved have not been released at this time. It is not clear if any charges will be filed. The southbound lanes of the road were closed while an investigation was conducted. During this time, motorists were asked to avoid the area.
No further details have been released.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to those affected by this car accident in New Castle. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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A Delaware car accident takes place very suddenly and unexpectedly. Being the victim of an injury accident can mean a period of anxiety and frustration as you try to recover from the damage caused by the accident. Unfortunately, there are thousands of reported crashes each year on our state’s roadways. These accidents can lead to major injuries, including broken bones, head and neck trauma, soft tissue injuries, head injuries, and more. The injuries suffered in a Delaware car accident can have a very prolonged recovery period.
While an injury accident is a serious event, crash victims may have certain important and valuable rights after the crash. If you were not at fault for the accident, you may be entitled to compensation. This includes the right to recover for your lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and potentially more. The total amount of your recovery depends upon many factors, but your case should be evaluated by an experienced attorney.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our team fights hard each day for our clients. We strongly believe that all innocent accident victims should receive compensation when they are hurt in an accident that was not their fault. We focus our practice on representing injured victims. As a result, we have the skills and experience that are needed when your life has been turned upside down by someone else’s negligence. We cannot change the fact that the accident happened but we can help put you on solid ground for your future.
Our team is standing by to speak with you at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. When you speak with one of our lawyers, we will give you sound advice based on our many years of experience in the area. To schedule your time to speak with a car accident lawyer in New Castle, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.