Frankford, Delaware Injury and Crash Claims

We don't have an office in Frankford. Frankford clients meet with our team at our Sussex County office in Lewes, 19413 Jingle Shell Way Unit 2B, Lewes, DE 19958. Call (302) 556-8593 to set up a meeting there, or (302) 781-3077 for the helpline, which runs 24/7.

DuPont Boulevard runs through the middle of town

US-113, known in Frankford as DuPont Boulevard, is the only major highway serving the town. It heads north toward Dagsboro and Georgetown and south into Maryland. Local streets such as Daisey Street and Hickory Street meet it at stop signs, so a driver pulling out has to cross or merge into highway-speed traffic.

Side-street pull-outs

In May 2018, Delaware State Police responded when a school bus heading east on Daisey Street failed to remain stopped at the stop sign and pulled across the northbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard in front of a cargo van, closing the northbound lanes. Pull-out collisions like that turn on the evidence: where each vehicle was, sight lines at the corner, and what witnesses saw. If a commercial or government vehicle is involved, notice rules and insurance can differ, so call early.

Cyclists on US-113

People without cars often ride along the highway shoulder. In September 2019 the State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated a crash in which a cyclist riding northbound on DuPont Boulevard just south of Hickory Street was struck from behind at night; the investigation noted the bicycle had no lights, and the rider later died at Beebe Medical Center. Cases like that raise shared-fault questions. Under 10 Del. C. § 8132, a person's own share of fault reduces damages and bars recovery only when it is greater than the defendants' combined fault. See our page on bicycle accident claims.

Police, emergency care and the courthouse

The Town of Frankford has its own police department on Main Street. Delaware State Police investigate serious crashes on US-113 through Frankford. For emergency treatment, Frankford is closest to Beebe's South Coastal campus on Route 17 near Millville, with the main Beebe hospital in Lewes. Frankford cases that reach court are filed up US-113 in Georgetown, at the Sussex County Courthouse.

Maryland drivers

US-113 crosses into Maryland south of Frankford, so a Maryland plate on the other car is common. Where the crash happened controls, so a Frankford collision is handled under Delaware law. PIP from your Delaware policy (21 Del. C. § 2118) covers medical bills and lost wages without regard to fault, and the Maryland driver's insurer answers for the rest. Our out-of-state driver page has more detail.

Pull-out collisions on DuPont Boulevard are, at heart, car accident claims.

Frequently Asked Questions

A driver pulled out of a side street onto DuPont Boulevard in Frankford and hit me. Who is at fault?

Fault turns on the facts: whether the driver stopped, whether the way was clear, and how fast traffic was moving on US-113. The police report, witness statements and photos of the intersection are the starting point, and we request them early.

Which police agency handles a Frankford crash?

The Frankford Police Department handles many crashes in town. Serious crashes on US-113 have been investigated by Delaware State Police, including its Collision Reconstruction Unit. Ask the officer at the scene which agency is writing the report.

My Frankford crash involved a Maryland plate. Which insurance pays?

Your Delaware PIP pays first for medical bills and lost wages. What PIP does not cover is claimed from the Maryland driver's liability insurer.

Where do Frankford clients meet with the firm?

At our Lewes office, by appointment.