Wednesday, 08 May 2024 / Published in Car Accidents, Local Accidents

New Castle, DE – Injury Crash on I-495 Northbound near Terminal Avenue

Wilmington, DE - Police Respond to Crash with Injuries on Foulk Rd.

New Castle, DE (May 8, 2024) – The New Castle Police Department and fire crews responded to the scene of a traffic crash on Wednesday, May 8th. The accident took place just before 10:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 495 near the intersection with Terminal Avenue.

According to an initial report from authorities, the crash involved multiple vehicles. Police say that at least one person was injured as a result of the collision. Paramedics transported the injured victim to a local hospital for further treatment. The nature and the extent of the victim’s injuries are not known at this time. There is no information on how the accident took place and it is unclear how many total injuries were reported. Motorists were advised to avoid the scene and to find an alternate route of travel if possible. The accident remains under investigation. No additional details are available at this time.

We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the injured victim following this car accident in New Castle. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

Injury Accident in Delaware

A car accident in Delaware can be a life-changing event for those who are affected. Every year, there are about 8,000 injuries reported in Delaware traffic accidents. Many of these injuries will be serious in nature and will require complex and costly medical treatment. Even injuries that may not appear to be troublesome at first can quickly become nagging and painful. Soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains may not progress to healing and can continue to affect victims for many weeks and months following an accident.

If you have experienced injuries in a Delaware car accident, you will want to have a full understanding of your legal rights and your options. Delaware law provides crash victims with the right to file a lawsuit in order to recover damages sustained in a crash. If you were not at fault for the collision, you could be entitled to receive payment for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and possibly more. The amount of your compensation will depend upon many factors. In order to have a complete understanding, you should speak with an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Here at Murphy & Landon, our team is prepared to handle your case. We have many years of experience assisting car accident victims during their time of greatest need. We know that your future is at stake and we will do whatever is necessary to secure the compensation that you deserve. Our firm strongly believes in holding all negligent drivers fully accountable for their actions.

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. 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.