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Date: 
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
An 80-year-old man from St. Paul died in a rollover crash the night of Thanksgiving in Dakota County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, David Jones was eastbound in the right lane of Highway 110 near Highway 149 when he went off the road and rolled. The one-vehicle crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Jones was ejected from his vehicle and died from his injuries, the state patrol reported.
Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
A city spokesman says five children rescued from a car that veered off a highway ramp in suburban Minneapolis and landed in a holding pond were unresponsive when they were pulled from the water. City spokesman Jamie Zwilling was on the scene of the accident Thursday morning in St. Louis Park at Highways 7 and 100. Zwilling says the mother of the children made it out of the car when it landed in the water but that the children were in the submerged car for about 20 minutes.
Date: 
Monday, November 18, 2013
A brother driving himself and three siblings in his Milaca family to school north of the Twin Cities pulled his minivan into the path of a semitrailer truck less than a mile from their destination, leaving his 13-year-old sister dead in a broadside collision, authorities said. The crash occurred about 7:55 a.m. Tuesday at the T-intersection of Hwy. 23 and 127th Avenue, just west of Milaca, according to the State Patrol. Killed was Katrina E. Maetzold, 13, the patrol said. No one in the van was wearing seat belts, the patrol added.

When someone is injured in an accident in Minneapolis or St. Paul, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

Rank: 
15
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Minnesota

St. Louis, Missouri -  The cultural and economic center of the region

St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River. Its iconic, 630-ft. Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s, honors the early 19th-century explorations of Lewis and Clark and America's westward expansion in general. Replica paddlewheelers ply the river, offering views of the arch. The Soulard district is home to barbeque restaurants and clubs playing blues music.

The city has an estimated 2015 population of 315,685, and is the cultural and economic center of the Greater St. Louis area, which is home to 2,916,447 people, and is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the 19th-largest in the United States.

The economy of metro St. Louis relies on service, manufacturing, trade, transportation of goods, and tourism. Its metro area is home to major corporations, including Anheuser-Busch, Express Scripts, Boeing Defense, Emerson, Energizer, Panera, Enterprise, Peabody Energy, Ameren, Ralcorp, and Monsanto. This city has also become known for its growing medical, pharmaceutical and research presence. St. Louis has 2 professional sports teams: the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball and the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.

Links to recent accidents in St. Louis

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

Major Freeways in St. Louis​

Four interstate highways connect the city to a larger regional highway system. Interstate 70, an east-west highway, runs roughly from the northwest corner of the city to downtown St. Louis. The north-south Interstate 55 enters the city at the south near the Carondelet neighborhood and runs toward the center of the city, and both Interstate 64 and Interstate 44 enter the city on the west, running parallel to the east. Two of the four interstates (Interstates 55 and 64) merge south of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and leave the city on the Poplar Street Bridge into Illinois, while Interstate 44 terminates at Interstate 70 at its new interchange near N Broadway and Cass Ave.

The 563-mile Avenue of the Saints links St. Louis with St. Paul, Minnesota.

Major roadways include the north-south Memorial Drive, located on the western edge of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and parallel to Interstate 70, the north-south streets of Grand Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, both of which run the length of the city, and Gravois Road, which runs from the southeastern portion of the city to downtown and used to be signed as U.S. Route 66. An east-west roadway that connects the city with surrounding communities is Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, which carries traffic from the western edge of the city to downtown.

Information on the major hospitals in St. Louis:

Where to find legal assistance after a St. Louis injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a St. Louis personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a St. Louis wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a St. Louis accident attorney can do to help.

Rank: 
21
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
Missouri

La Crosse, Wisconsin - A regional technology and medical hub, highly ranked for the health, well-being, quality of life, and education of its residents

La Crosse is the county seat of La Crosse County. Lying alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the largest city on Wisconsin's western border. The city's estimated population in 2014 was 52,440.

La Crosse's educational institutions have recently led it toward becoming a regional technology and medical hub. La Crosse is home to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Western Technical College, as well as the Roman Catholic Viterbo University. La Crosse is the original home and international headquarters of several businesses including City Brewing Company, Kwik Trip, and Logistics Health Incorporated.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a city in Eau Claire County.  Located in northwestern Wisconsin about 85 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Eau Claire was incorporated in 1872 and currently has a population of over 65,000. The community has a diverse and expanding economic base in manufacturing, information technologies, health care, and retail trade. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Immanuel Lutheran College

The key roadways serving the La Crosse and Eau Claire areas include:

U.S. 14 enters the state of Wisconsin along with U.S. Route 61 across the Mississippi River into La Crosse. 

U.S. Route 53 is a north–south U.S. highway that runs for 403 miles (649 km) from La Crosse, Wisconsin to International Falls, Minnesota. It is the primary north–south route in northwestern Wisconsin, serving as a vital link between I-94 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin and the city of Duluth, Minnesota.

On the opposite bank of the Mississippi, US 61 and US 151 enter Grant County, Wisconsin, with US 61 going north through Wisconsin about 120 miles to La Crosse.

State Trunk Highway 16 is a Wisconsin state highway running from Pewaukee across the state to La Crosse. 

Interstate 94 enters Wisconsin east of the Twin Cities at Hudson. It passes Eau Claire before turning southeastward and joining with Interstate 90 in Tomah and Interstate 39 in Portage.

State Trunk Highway 85 is a state highway which runs east–west in west central Wisconsin from Durand to Eau Claire. 

Mass transit systems in La Crosse and Eau Claire help the region's commuting population get to work safely

Municipal Transit Utility operates full-service bus routes with a service area currently including La Crosse, French Island, a portion of Onalaska, and La Crescent, Minnesota. The service is owned and operated by the City of La Crosse. The Eau Claire Transit Fleet provides safe and reliable public transportation to the many communities across the area.

Air and rail travel to and from La Crosse and Eau Claire:

Air travel is handled by La Crosse Regional Airport, and the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

Rail travel in La Crosse and Eau Claire is offered by Amtrak.

Recent accidents in La Crosse and Eau Claire include:

La Crosse-Eau Claire car accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire truck accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire boating accidents;

La Crosse-Eau Claire pedestrian accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire aircraft accidents;

La Crosse-Eau Claire train accidents.

Here are links to the major hospitals in La Crosse and Eau Claire:

Gundersen Health System - La Crosse;

Mayo Clinic Health System - La Crosse;

Sacred Heart Hospital - Eau Claire;

Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire.

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about grief support groups and services in La Crosse and Eau Claire.

Legal information for accident victims in La Crosse and Eau Claire

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in La Crosse or Eau Claire, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a La Crosse or Eau Claire injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Wisconsin injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Wisconsin wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a La Crosse - Eau Claire injury attorney can do to help.

Rank: 
127
Percent of U.S: 
0
State: 
Wisconsin
A woman and her 6-year-old son were identified Sunday as the victims who died in a two-vehicle crash near on ic-slick Hwy. 212 in Carver County. Three other people were hurt but are expected to survive. The accident happened at 1:50 p.m. Saturday and involved a vehicle driving east that spun out and into the path of a pickup truck heading the opposite direction. Killed were two passengers in the car: Angelica Salas, 29, of Lester Prairie, Minn., and 6-year-old son Jorge E. Salas.