Serving Injured Drivers, Passengers & Families Across Newark, Christiana & Glasgow
If you were hurt in a car accident in Newark, Christiana, Glasgow, Pike Creek, Brookside, or Ogletown, you deserve a legal team that understands Delaware’s roads, courts, and insurance landscape. For over three decades, the Delaware personal injury attorneys at Rhoades & Morrow has been representing injured drivers, passengers, and families in Newark, DE, helping them pursue the compensation they need to move forward.
From high-speed collisions on I-95 to crash-prone intersections around DE-273 and DE-72, our car accident attorneys bring local insight and decades of experience to every case.
Why Car Accidents Are So Common in Newark, DE
Newark is one of the busiest traffic regions in Delaware. Its mix of commuters, commercial truck routes, and high-density university traffic creates conditions that lead to serious crashes every day.
- I-95 (Newark Corridor & Toll Plaza): Heavy congestion, tractor-trailers, and multi-vehicle crashes
- DE-273 (Christiana Road): Retail traffic near Christiana Mall and distribution hubs
- DE-72 (South Chapel St / Paper Mill Road): Turning traffic and merging hazards
- Old Baltimore Pike: Residential and industrial traffic with high collision rates
- Routes 2 & 4 (Kirkwood Hwy & Chestnut Hill Rd): Rear-end and left-turn crashes
- Route 896 (New London Road): University of Delaware congestion and pedestrian activity
These roads consistently appear in Delaware crash data. When collisions happen in these zones, victims often face serious injuries, insurance disputes, and long recovery periods — which is why hiring an experienced accident lawyer is essential in proper advocacy of your rights after an accident.
Trusted Delaware Law Firm for Car Accident Victims
For over 30 years, Rhoades & Morrow has represented people injured in auto accidents throughout northern New Castle County. From our Newark office, we provide straightforward communication, honest case evaluations, and focused legal advocacy.
Our personal injury attorneys take on the legal burden — dealing with the insurance company, gathering evidence, and protecting your rights — so you can focus on healing.
Types of Accident Cases We Handle
Our accident lawyers represent clients injured in all types of collisions, including:
- Car, truck, and SUV collisions
- Multi-vehicle pileups on I-95
- Highway-speed rear-end and side-impact crashes
- Intersection crashes
- Left-turn accidents
- Red-light and stop-sign violations
- Distracted driving crashes
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Fatal collisions
- Pedestrian accidents near UD campus
- Bicycle collisions around Main Street and Delaware Avenue
- Motorcycle accidents across Newark and Christiana
If you were injured in any type of accident in Newark, our legal team can help you pursue compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering.
Common Accident Injuries
Car accidents can cause a wide array of injuries, ranging from superficial scrapes to catastrophic injuries. We represent clients who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Neck and back injuries (including herniated discs)
- Fractures and orthopedic injuries
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma and post-accident anxiety
Some injuries heal quickly. Others require months of treatment, rehabilitation, and time away from work. Our attorneys make sure your claim reflects the full impact of your injuries — not just the immediate medical bills.
Understanding Delaware Car Accident Law
Car accident claims fall under Delaware personal injury law, which provides important protections for victims — but also strict rules about deadlines and fault.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Delaware follows a modified comparative negligence rule:
- You can recover compensation if you are less than 50% at fault
- Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault
This is one reason insurance companies try to blame victims — it saves them money. We fight back against unfair fault assignments.
Filing Deadlines
Most Newark car accident lawsuits must be filed within:
- 2 years from the date of the crash
- Up to 3 years if the injury was discovered later (rare but recognized)
Missing these deadlines can bar you from recovery entirely.
Economic & Non-Economic Damages
You may be entitled to recover:
- Economic damages, including medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and vehicle and property damage.
- Non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
Delaware judges may use a “multiplier” method — multiplying economic losses by a number between one and five — depending on the severity of the injury.
Why Choose Rhoades & Morrow in Newark, DE
Integrity. Experience. Results.
Newark residents rely on our law firm because we offer:
- Decades of Experience: We’ve represented accident victims throughout Newark, Christiana, and Glasgow for more than 30 years.
- Stronger Negotiation Power: Insurance companies know which attorneys are prepared to take a case to court. We prepare every auto accident case as if it will go to trial — a strategy that often leads to stronger settlement offers.
- Client-First Communication: We keep you informed at every step, answer questions clearly, and handle all communication with the insurance company so you don’t have to.
- Contingency Fee Basis: You pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
- Local Insight: We are familiar with Newark’s roads, crash patterns, courts, and insurance practices — all of which help us build stronger cases for our clients.
What to Expect From Our Experienced Legal Team
During your free consultation, we will review your crash and physical injuries, explain your legal rights, discuss potential compensation, and outline your next steps.
If you choose our firm, we handle everything:
- Gathering evidence (police reports, medical records, photos, witness statements)
- Conducting a thorough investigation
- Managing all communication with insurance adjusters
- Documenting medical treatment and financial losses
- Negotiating for a fair settlement
- Filing a lawsuit when necessary
Most personal injury claims settle out of court, but we aggressively litigate when insurers refuse to offer fair compensation.
Contact Our Newark Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you were injured in a Newark, Christiana, or Glasgow car accident, do not wait to get legal help. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the stronger your claim may be.
Contact Rhoades & Morrow in Newark, DE, for a free consultation. Our Delaware accident lawyers will listen to your story, explain your options, and help you pursue the compensation you need for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and emotional suffering.
📍 Newark Office
100 Biddle Ave, Suite 121
Newark, DE 19702
📞 (302) 834-8484
