Tuesday, 02 May 2023 / Published in Car Accidents, Local Accidents

New Castle, DE – Injury Crash on I-95 at Rte. 896

New Castle, DE (May 2, 2023) – Police and rescue workers were called to the scene of an injury accident in New Castle on Monday, May 1st. The crash took place in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Route 896.

The accident happened in the southbound lanes of the roadway and involved multiple cars. An ambulance was called to provide treatment to at least one injured victim. The nature of the victim’s injuries and their condition is unknown at this time. Police did not provide any details on exactly how the crash happened. There were major delays at the scene as only two lanes of the highway were open for motorists. Drivers were told to avoid the area if possible. No one involved in the accident has been identified.

The crash and its cause remain under investigation at this time. There is no further information available.

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

Injury Accidents in Delaware

Delaware has one of the highest per capita rates of car accidents in the United States. According to the State Department of Transportation, nearly 30,000 car accidents took place here in 2022. About 30% of these crashes also involved injuries to one or more motorists. The majority of injury crashes will involve multiple people being hurt. Often, the injuries sustained in a Delaware car accident are very serious in nature and will require immediate and complex medical care.

If you have been hurt in a Delaware car accident, you undoubtedly have questions about your future. You may wonder if you will ever be able to regain the life that you once enjoyed. Fortunately, Delaware law provides victims with certain legal remedies, and there is an opportunity to receive compensation for their injuries.

If you were not at fault for the collision, you could make a legal claim against the negligent motorist. These claims are complicated, however, and should only be handled by an attorney with the necessary experience. Here at Murphy & Landon, our Delaware car accident lawyers have spent many years assisting injured accident victims. We have dedicated our practice to personal injury cases so that we are better able to serve our clients. We proudly serve clients throughout all areas of Delaware and have successfully recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for injured victims and family members.

When you need a tough and aggressive law firm, we are here for you. Our team is standing by to speak with you at any time. We offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We know that the days and weeks following a crash can be scary and uncertain. Let us help you move forward with a set of goals and a strong legal strategy. To schedule your appointment with a New Castle car accident lawyer, please reach out to us by using our online intake form 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.