Thursday, 18 May 2023 / Published in Car Accidents, Local Accidents

New Castle, DE – Injury Crash Reported on Rte. 1 near Rte. 273

New Castle, DE (May 18, 2023) – Police and rescue crews in New Castle were dispatched to the scene of a car accident with reported injuries on Thursday, May 18th. The accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Route 1 near Route 273.

According to a report from officials, multiple cars were involved in the collision. At least one person sustained injuries due to the accident. The injured victim received treatment at the scene, and they were then transported to a local hospital to receive additional treatment. The nature and the extent of the victim’s injuries have not been revealed at this time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Route 1 was partially blocked while police worked at the scene. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed in connection with the crash.

An investigation is ongoing. No further details are available at this time.

We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those who were affected by this New Castle car accident. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

Injury Accidents in Delaware

According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, approximately 30,000 traffic crashes are reported across our state every year. About 8,000 of these crashes will also result in injuries for one or more of the motorists involved. A crash typically occurs very suddenly and unexpectedly. One minute you may be driving down the road minding your own business, and the next, you can find yourself involved in a serious crash. Unfortunately, many Delaware car accidents will result in injuries to innocent victims.

Under Delaware law, a car accident victim may have certain valuable and important legal rights in the aftermath of a crash. This includes the right to recover for several categories of damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and potentially more. The exact value of your claim can only be determined with the help of a Delaware car accident lawyer.

Here at Murphy & Landon, our team stands ready to provide you with legal assistance at any time. We know the difficulties that you are going through, and we want to help. Our attorneys will fight for the compensation that you deserve. We are not intimidated by the insurance company and will do whatever is necessary to ensure that your legal rights are protected. When you are in need of a tough and aggressive law firm, you can count on us to deliver results.

We are here and standing by to take your call at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. When we meet with you, we will go over every aspect of your case and come up with a plan to improve your chances of success. If we decide to take your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis at no cost to you until we obtain a recovery. 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.

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.