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Recent boating statistics demonstrate that boating accidents are on the rise.

Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point - Mississippi's Golden Triangle, known for military, manufacturing, and tourism industries

Settled in 1817 and incorporated in 1821 on the banks of the Tombigbee River, Columbus is where flowers healed a nation following the Civil War. Columbus provided inspiration for Pulitzer Prize winner and native son Tennessee Williams. Columbus is the site of America’s first state-funded public university for women – now Mississippi University for Women, with its 23 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Columbus takes great pride in being the home to Columbus Air Force Base, one of the most active Air Force pilot training bases in the nation.

Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. The seventh-largest city in the state, it is situated in Northeast Mississippi, between Memphis, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,546.

West Point is a city in Clay County, Mississippi, in the Golden Triangle region of the state. The population was 11,307 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Clay County.

To get up-to-date road information for the region, go to the Mississippi DOT site

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Columbus. Tupelo, or West Point, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in an accident in Columbus, Tupelo, or West Point, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Grief support information for accident victims in the region

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 Mississippi grief support.

Legal information for accident victims in Columbus, Tupelo, and West Point

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?

 Where to find legal assistance after a Columbus, Tupelo, or West Point injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Columbus - Tupelo - West Point 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 Columbus - Tupelo - West Point 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 Columbus - Tupelo - West Point accident lawyer can do to help.  

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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:

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:

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?

 Where to find legal assistance after a Meridian injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Meridian 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 Meridian 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 Meridian accident lawyer can do to help.  

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Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi - The "City with Soul", known for friendly people, historic sites, and vibrant music scene

Jackson is the capital and largest city in Mississippi, with a population of 539,057 in 2010. The City of Jackson was founded in 1821 at the site of a trading post situated on a bluff on the west bank of the Pearl River. The slogan for the city is "Jackson, Mississippi: City with Soul." It has had numerous musicians prominent in blues, gospel and jazz, and was known for decades for its illegal nightclubs on the Gold Coast; one site has been designated for the Mississippi Blues Trail. Jackson is home to several major industries including electrical equipment and machinery, processed food, and primary and fabricated metal products.

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

The crowded roadways of Jackson contribute to accidents in the region

Interstate highways:

Interstate 20 Runs east-west from near El Paso, Texas to Florence, South Carolina. Jackson is roughly halfway between Dallas and Atlanta. The highway is six lanes from Interstate 220 to MS 468 in Pearl.

Interstate 55 Runs north-south from Chicago through Jackson towards Brookhaven, McComb, and the Louisiana state line to New Orleans. Jackson is roughly halfway between New Orleans and Memphis, Tennessee. 

Interstate 220 Connects Interstates 55 and 20 on the north and west sides of the city and is four lanes throughout its route.

U.S. highways:

U.S. Highway 49 Runs north-south from the Arkansas state line at Lula via Clarksdale and Yazoo City, towards Hattiesburg and Gulfport. It bypasses the city via I-20 and I-220.

U.S. Highway 51 Known in Jackson as State Street, it roughly parallels Interstate 55 from the I-20/I-55 western split to downtown. It multiplexes with I-55 from Pearl/Pascagoula St northward to County Line Road, where the two highways split.

U.S. Highway 80 Roughly parallels Interstate 20.

State highways:

Mississippi Highway 18 Runs southwest towards Raymond and Port Gibson; southeast towards Bay Springs and Quitman.

Mississippi Highway 25 Some parts of this road are known as Lakeland Drive such as Jackson & Flowood, which runs northeast towards Carthage and Starkville.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Jackson:

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

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

Grief support information for accident victims in Jackson

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 Jackson grief support.

Legal information for accident victims in Jackson

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?

 Where to find legal assistance after a Jackson injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson accident lawyer can do to help.  

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While rare compared to other types of motor-vehicle crashes, aircraft accidents do happen regularly, usually with devastating results. Despite significant safety improvements over the past decades, many people each year experience the pain of losing someone in an airplane crash.

Following a fiery crash in Racine, Wisconsin, two people were taken to the hospital. The incident occured Friday morning, October 10, when their vehicle collided with a light pole on Main Street Bridge and sent their car through a garage door at an apartment complex. The vehicle flipped over and caught fire inside the garage. The injuries of the two inside the car are unknown at this time. 

Kansas City, Missouri -  Renowned for barbeque, major league sports, and jazz

Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge, straddling the border with Kansas. Downtown, the American Jazz Museum shares a building with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with giant shuttlecocks out front, houses a world-class art collection.

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and the sixth largest city in the Midwest. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 475,378 in 2015, making it the 36th largest city by population in the United States. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued and the name Kansas City was assigned to distinguish them soon thereafter.

Sitting on Missouri's western border, with Downtown near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, the modern city encompasses some 319.03 square miles, making it the 23rd largest city by total area in the United States. Most of the city lies within Jackson County, but portions spill into Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. Along with Independence, it serves as one of the two county seats for Jackson County. Major suburbs include the Missouri cities of Independence and Lee's Summit and the Kansas cities of Overland Park, Olathe, and Kansas City.

The city is composed of several neighborhoods, including the River Market District in the north, the 18th and Vine District in the east, and the Country Club Plaza in the south. Kansas City is also known for its cuisine (including its distinctive style of barbecue), its craft breweries and its major league sports teams.

Links to recent accidents in Kansas City

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

Major Freeways in Kansas City​

Missouri and Kansas were the first states to start building interstates with Interstate 70. Interstate 435, which encircles the entire city, is the second longest beltway in the nation. The Kansas City metro area has more limited access highway lane-miles per capita than any other large US metro area, over 27% more than the second-place Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, over 50% more than the average American metropolitan area. The Sierra Club blames the extensive freeway network for excessive sprawl and the decline of central Kansas City. On the other hand, the relatively uncongested road network contributes significantly to Kansas City's position as one of America's largest logistics hubs.

Information on the major hospitals in Kansas City:

Saint Luke's Hospital;

North Kansas City Hospital.

When someone is injured in an accident in Kansas City, 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.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

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At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.

According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, in 2012, 726 lost their lives in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes nationally, just under two people every day of the year in the U.S. The death rate from bicycle crashes is high due to the relative lack of protection bicyclists have in an impact with a motor vehicle.

Bicycling Laws in Phoenix

Phoenix traffic-safety laws are designed to allow bicyclists to share the road safely with motor vehicles in an increasingly crowded space.

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing chance of bicycle crashes.