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Toledo, Ohio -  The Glass City, and The Crossroads of America

Toledo, Ohio is strategically situated on the banks of Lake Erie and the Maumee River, and is a hub of art,  architecture,  sports, and recreation that define this entrepreneurial region. 

Toledo is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, at the western end of Lake Erie bordering the state of Michigan. The city was founded by United States citizens in 1833 on the west bank of the Maumee River, and originally incorporated as part of Monroe County, Michigan Territory. It was re-founded in 1837, after conclusion of the Toledo War, when it was incorporated in Ohio.

After construction of the Miami and Erie Canal, Toledo grew quickly; it also benefited from its position on the railway line between New York City and Chicago. It has since become a city with an art community, auto assembly businesses, education, healthcare, and local sports teams. The city's glass industry has earned it the nickname, "The Glass City".

The population of Toledo as of the 2010 Census was 287,208, making it the 71st-largest city in the United States. It is the fourth most populous city in Ohio after Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. 

Links to recent accidents in Toledo

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

• Toledo car accidents;
• Toledo  motorcycle accidents;
• Toledo  bicycle accidents;
• Toledo  boating accidents;
• Toledo  pedestrian accidents;
• Toledo  train accidents;
• Toledo  commercial truck accidents.

Major Freeways and mass transit information in Toledo

Three major interstate highways run through Toledo. Interstate 75 (I-75) travels north-south and provides a direct route to Detroit and Cincinnati. The Ohio Turnpike carries east-west traffic on I-80/90. The Turnpike serves Toledo via exits 52, 59, 64, 71, and 81. The Turnpike connects Toledo to Chicago in the west and Cleveland in the east.

In addition, there are two auxiliary interstate highways in the area. Interstate 475 is a 20-mile bypass that begins in Perrysburg and ends in west Toledo, meeting I-75 at both ends. It is cosigned with US 23 for its first 13 miles. Interstate 280 is a spur that connects the Ohio Turnpike to I-75 through east and central Toledo. The Veterans' Glass City Skyway is part of this route, which was the most expensive ODOT project ever at its completion. This 400-foot (120 m) tall bridge includes a glass covered pylon, which lights up at night, adding a distinctive feature to Toledo's skyline. The Anthony Wayne Bridge, a 3,215-foot suspension bridge crossing the Maumee River, has been a staple of Toledo's skyline for more than 70 years. 

Mass transit

Local bus service is provided by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority; commonly shortened to TARTA. Toledo area Paratransit Services; TARPS are used for the disabled. Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines whose station is located at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza which it shares with Amtrak. Megabus also provides daily trips to Ann Arbor, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Pittsburgh. Toledo has various cab companies within its city limits and other ones that surround the metro.

Information on the major hospitals in Toledo:

• ProMedica Toledo Hospital;
• University of Toledo Medical Center;
• ProMedica Bay Park Hospital.

When someone is injured in an accident in Toledo, 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. When an accident or injury is serious, people need legal assistance.

Where to find legal assistance after a Toledo injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Toledo personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, 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 Toledo 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 Toledo accident attorney can do to help.

Meridian, Mississippi - 

Meridian is the sixth largest city in Mississippi, and is the county seat of Lauderdale County. 

Almost entirely destroyed during the Civil War, Meridian was rebuilt between 1890 and 1930 in a boom known as "The Golden Age." This legacy still stands, leaving the city with nine registered historic districts. Attractions include the restored Highland Park Dentzel Carousel, dating back to 1909 and still offering rides for just fifty cents each, and the Hamasa Shrine Temple Theater, featuring a massive 778 pipe organ that is one of only two still in existence. The area is served by two military facilities, Naval Air Station Meridian and Key Field, which provide over 4,000 jobs. Healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries are important to the region's economy.

To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in the Meridian region, go to the National Weather Service site. 

The major roadways of Meridian include:

Interstate Highways

Interstate 20 Runs west through Jackson, Mississippi, eventually terminating near Kent, Texas, and east through Tuscaloosa, Alabama, eventually terminating in Florence, South Carolina.
Interstate 59 Joins with I-20 in the city and runs north through Tuscaloosa, Alabama, ending in Wildwood, Georgia. It also runs south through Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and on to Slidell, Louisiana.

U.S. Highways

U.S. Highway 11 Runs parallel to Interstate 59 south to New Orleans, Louisiana, and north all the way to the Canada–US border.
U.S. Highway 45 Transnational route which runs north through Columbus, Mississippi, to the US-Canada border and south through Quitman, Mississippi, to Mobile, Alabama, and the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. Highway 80 Runs west through Jackson, Mississippi, to Dallas, Texas, and east through Demopolis, Alabama, all the way to Tybee Island, Georgia and the Atlantic Ocean.

State Highways

Mississippi Highway 19 Runs north to West, Mississippi, and south to the Mississippi-Alabama border, where it continues as Alabama State Route 10.
Mississippi Highway 39 Begins in Meridian and runs north to Shuqualak, Mississippi.
Mississippi Highway 145 Formerly US 45, but now only exists as an alternate route in several cities.
Mississippi Highway 493 Begins in Meridian and runs north to Lynville, Mississippi.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Meridian:

• Meridian car accidents
• Meridian bus accidents
• Meridian commercial truck accidents

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Meridian, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Meridian accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

• Anderson Regional Health System;
• Rush Foundation Hospital.

Grief support information for accident victims in Meridian

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 get information on Meridian grief support.

Legal information for accident victims in Meridian

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, 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?

Victoria - The Crossroads City

Victoria is known as "The Crossroads" because of its location within a two-hour drive of Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Victoria is 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and the three counties of the Victoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 111,163 as of the 2000 census.

Major Roadways

Victoria is located at the intersection of three major roads.

• U.S. Route 59 / Lloyd Bentson Highway passes along the border of Texas and Arkansas, traveling all the way down to the Mexican border near Laredo.
• U.S. Route 77 is a north-south highway that travels from the Mexican border to Sioux City, Iowa.
• U.S. Route 87 begins in Port Lavaca, heads north through San Antonio and Amarillo before entering New Mexico.

Go here to learn more about recent accidents in Victoria, including:

Victoria car accidents;

Victoria bus accidents;

Victoria commercial truck accidents.

Hospitals and Medical Centers in Victoria

• DeTar Healthcare
• Citizens Medical Center

Where to find legal assistance after a Victoria injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Victoria 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 Victoria wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Victoria car accident lawyer can do to help.

Harlingen

Harlingen is a city about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and a principal city in the Cameron County metropolitan area. It was built on the intersection of Route 77 and Route 83 as a distribution, shipping, and industrial center. It is also considered the most "economical" place in the U.S. to live because it has the lowest cost of living of anywhere in the country. 

Weslaco

Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 35,670 at the 2010 United States Census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company.

Brownsville

Brownsville is the sixteenth most populous city in Texas with a population of 181,860. It is located on the southernmost tip of the state on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimate places the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area population at 417,276.

McAllen

McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is located at the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is on the Rio Grande, and is about 70 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2012 the city's population was 140,717.

Major Roadways

U.S. Route 77 is a major north-south highway that suns from Sioux City, Iowa to the Mexican border and connects Harligen to Corpus Christi and other northern cities. U.S. Route 83 is a 1,885 mile road that stretches from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. It's southernmost point is in Brownsville.

Go here to learn more about recent accidents in the region, including:

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen car accidents;

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen pedestrian accidents;

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen motorcycle accidents;

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen commercial truck accidents;

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen boating accidents;

Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen drunk driving accidents.

When someone is injured in an accident in Harlingen, Weslaco, Brownsville, or McAllen, it is important to gather information about what happens next.