New Castle Car Accident Lawyers
Experienced representation when drivers cause car accidents in Delaware
Whether you’re driving, walking, or riding a bicycle – car accidents are a risk on every road. Drivers who speed, use mobile phones, drive while intoxicated, or act carelessly put everyone at risk. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, Attorneys at Law, we have 30 years of experience and established relationships with liability and medical professionals to show how accidents occur, who is responsible, and what compensation injured victims may be entitled to seek.
We understand the arguments insurance companies and defense lawyers often make to deny or reduce accident claims. When car accidents happen in New Castle and New Castle County, contact us. While we can’t guarantee results, we have helped many car accident victims obtain strong recoveries. Our firm is respected by former clients, insurance companies, and defense lawyers for our knowledge of complex legal issues, ability to prepare a case, effective negotiation and trial experience before judges and juries.
How can we help?
- What types of car accidents do you handle in New Castle?
- What are some of the more dangerous roads in and around New Castle?
- What are some of the causes of car accidents in New Castle?
- What types of injuries do car accidents cause?
- Who is liable when a car accident happens in New Castle?
- What steps should I take after a car accident happens?
- How much is my car accident claim worth?
- Do you have a New Castle car accident lawyer near me?
What types of car accidents do you handle in New Castle?
Our New Castle car accident lawyers handle all types of car accidents, from simple rear-end collisions to multi-car pileups. We can help you if you’ve been in any of the following kinds of accidents, including:
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on crashes
- Broadside accidents/T-bone crashes
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multi-vehicle accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Passing accidents
- Merging accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
What are some of the more dangerous roads in and around New Castle?
Some of the locations in the New Castle County region where car accidents occur include the following roads and intersections:
- US-Route 13 and DE-273
- I-495, including accidents near Edgemoor Road and Fox Point State Park
- Route 1, including accidents near Exit 156 and at the Route 72 overpass
- Route 273
- North DuPont Highway
- I-95, including the I-95 and West Basin Road intersection
Some factors contributing to serious car accidents include heavy traffic, dangerous intersections, unsafe pedestrian crossings, and other factors.
According to preliminary statewide traffic safety data reported by Delaware authorities in Delaware's Annual Traffic Statistical Report, there were approximately 27,660 traffic crashes resulting in 7,626 injuries and 132 deaths in Delaware in 2024.
What are some of the causes of car accidents in New Castle?
Alcohol and/or drugs have historically been a factor in roughly one-quarter of Delaware traffic fatalities. Other causes of car accidents in New Castle County include:
- Speeding
- Failing to yield
- Passing a stop sign
- Disregarding a traffic signal
- Distracted driving
- Aggressive driving
- Improper turning
- Driving too closely
- Improper passing or lane changes
- Driving in the wrong lane or the wrong way
- Driver fatigue
- Improper vehicle maintenance
- Other types of careless driving
What types of injuries do car accidents cause?
Our New Castle personal injury lawyers handle all types of catastrophic, permanent, and chronic injuries, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries and other types of head trauma
- Paralysis, herniated disks, and other types of spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Simple, complex, compound, and other types of broken bones/fractures
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Crush injuries
- Burns
- Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
- Soft tissue injuries, including nerve, ligament, muscle, and tendon damage
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Psychological injuries
- Death
What steps should I take after a car accident happens?
A few of the key steps to take after an accident include:
- Prioritize your health. Generally, the police should arrange for emergency medical transportation if necessary. You should seek a medical review as soon as possible to help address your injuries.
- Notify the police. Drivers who are in accidents that cause injuries or deaths in Delaware have a duty to contact law enforcement. The police should obtain everyone’s contact information, car registration information, driver’s license information, and insurance information. The police should investigate the accident and prepare a written police report.
- Call our experienced New Castle personal injury lawyers. We can explain what you should and shouldn’t do immediately. Once we begin our representation, we can investigate the accident, review your medical needs, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
How much is my car accident claim worth?
We can work with your treating doctors and, when appropriate, our network of medical professionals to document your injuries, review your medical care needs, and understand how your injuries affect your daily life. Our New Castle car accident lawyers also work with your employer and other financial experts, if necessary, to place a value on your lost income. We may work with other experts, too, such as car mechanics and car appraisers who can properly value the damage to your car.
We pursue compensation for all your damages so far and all the future damages that you are reasonably likely to have, including:
- Your medical bills of every type by every healthcare provider
- Lost wages, benefits, business income, and all other lost income
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium
If a car accident is fatal, we can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family members. These damages include:
- The funeral and burial costs that are reasonable under Delaware wrongful-death law
- The loss of financial support
- The loss of personal support, including love, comfort, companionship, and guidance
- The loss of parental and household services
In limited cases involving willful, wanton, or reckless conduct, we may also seek punitive damages.
Delaware follows a modified comparative negligence rule. An injured person may recover damages so long as their negligence is not greater than the negligence of the defendant(s), with any recovery reduced by their percentage of fault.
Uninsured or underinsured drivers
If the driver who is responsible for your accident does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance to pay your full claim, we can file a claim with your uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) carrier if you have that type of coverage.
Do you have a New Castle car accident lawyer near me?
We have offices at the following locations, which are about 15-20 minutes away from New Castle:
- Wilmington Office. 1523 Concord Pike, Suite 400.
- Newark Office. 4134 Ogletown-Stanton Rd.
We also have an office at 300 High St. in Seaford, Delaware.
If your health prevents you from coming to one of our offices, we’re happy to discuss alternative arrangements. We also consult with prospective clients by phone and through online video platforms.
We can answer your questions and guide you through the claims process.
Speak with our New Castle car accident lawyers today
Many car accidents cause serious injuries. Car accidents may be fatal. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, Attorneys at Law, we’re ready to fight for your future. We’re ready to hold those responsible accountable. Please contact us to schedule a free consultation. We represent car accident victims on a contingency fee basis.