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Washington, D.C. – The nation's capital with the worst traffic in the country

Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, D.C. is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C., had an estimated population of 658,893 in 2014, the 22nd-most populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the work week. Beyond the federal government, some of the major employers in Washington, D.C. include Capital One, Keller Williams Capital Properties, 2U, Great American Restaurants, and HITT Contracting.  Nearby attractions include George Washington's Mount Vernon, The National Gallery of Art, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.

The Climate of Washington, D.C.

Washington is in the humid subtropical climate zone and exhibits four distinct seasons. Its climate is typical of Mid-Atlantic U.S. areas removed from bodies of water. Spring and fall are warm, while winter is quite cool with annual snowfall averaging 15.5 inches. Winter temperatures average around 38 degrees F from mid-December to mid-February. Summers are hot and humid with a July daily average of 79.8 degrees and average daily relative humidity around 66%. The combination of heat and humidity in the summer brings very frequent thunderstorms, some of which occasionally produce tornadoes in the area. For the current weather conditions in Washington, D.C., go here.

The major roadways serving Washington, D.C.

Interstate 66 runs from Middletown, Virginia, and its eastern terminus is in Washington, D.C. Interstate 270 is a 34.70-mile auxiliary Interstate Highway in Maryland that travels between I-495, the Capital Beltway, just north of Bethesda, Montgomery County and I-70 in the city of Frederick in Frederick County. The George Washington Memorial Parkway runs along the Virginia side of the Potomac River and provides a scenic route to the nation’s capital.  Interstate 295  runs southwest from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. and provides a scenic route between the two cities as well as an alternative to driving on I-95. Interstate 95 Interstate 95 is the major highway on the east coast, extending 1,925 miles from Maine to Florida. The road serves some of the most populated areas of the country and includes several toll roads.

In Accident Data Center, find information about recent Washington, D.C. accidents here:

Washington, D.C. car accidents;

Washington, D.C. pedestrian accidents;

Washington, D.C. aircraft accidents;

Washington, D.C. truck accidents;

Washington, D.C. bicycle accidents;

Washington, D.C. boating accidents;

Washington, D.C. motorcycle accidents;

Washington, D.C. train accidents;

Other types of accidents in Washington, D.C.

Major hospitals in Washington, D.C.:

George Washington University Hospital;

Howard University Hospital;

Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Legal information for Washington, D.C. accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Washington, D.C., 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?

What to do after a serious injury accident in Washington, D.C.

When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in Washington, D.C., the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Washington, D.C. personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.

Chico and Redding - "City of Roses" meets Shasta Cascade

Chico, known as the "City of Roses" is the most populous city in Butte County, California, and is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world. The original inhabitants of the area now known as Chico were the Mechoopda Maidu Native Americans.  As of the 2010 census population was 86,187 up from 59,954 at the time of the 2000 census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, one of the country's 25 largest municipal parks and the 13th largest municipally-owned park.  

Redding is located on Interstate 5 in Northern California, and the Sacramento River courses through the city. It has a population of 89,861 and is the largest city in the Shasta Cascade region, and is the fourth largest city in the Sacramento Valley.

The major roads through Chico and Redding include:

• State Route 99 and State Route 32 intersect in Chico.
• Interstate 5 runs through the east central portion of Redding.
• CA 299, formerly U.S. 299, runs through the western, central, and northeastern parts of Redding.
• CA 44 runs through the middle and eastern part of town. Its western terminus is at Market Street (California 273) in downtown Redding.
• CA 273, was formerly the Interstate 5 Business Route, and also formerly the U.S. 99, directly through Redding.

To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Chico and Redding, go to Accuweather.com.

Links to accidents that occur in the Chico-Redding area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Chico and Redding areas:

• Chico and Redding car accidents
• Chico and Redding motorcycle accidents
• Chico and Redding pedestrian accidents
• Chico and Redding commercial truck accidents
• Chico and Redding bus accidents
• Chico and Redding aircraft accidents

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

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

CHICO -

• Enloe Medical Center
• Riverside Convalescent Hospital

REDDING - 

• Shasta Regional Medical Center
• Patients' Hospital
• St Elizabeth Community Hospital
• Mercy Medical Center Redding

Chico and Redding Community Safety Resources:

Bike Walk Alliance advocating for a safe people-powered movement. Healthy Shasta promotes safe trips to school in the Redding area.

Legal information for accident victims in Chico and Redding

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

Monterey-Salinas -  "Of Mice and Men" and the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on Central California's Pacific coast. It stands at an elevation of 26 feet (8 m) above sea level, on a land area of 8.466 sq mi (21.927 km²). The 2010 census recorded a population of 27,810. Salinas was orginally inhabited by Esselen  and Rumsen Native American tribes. As of 2013 the city had a population of 155,662. It is located at the mouth of the Salinas Valley roughly eight miles from the Pacific Ocean and has a coastal climate. The marine climate is ideal for the floral industry, grape vineyards, and vegetable growers. Salinas is known for its vibrant and large agriculture industry and as the  hometown of author John Steinbeck.    To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Monterey-Salinas, go to Accuweather.com. The major freeways of Monterey-Salinas include:

• SR 68 in Monterey
• Pacific Coast Highway is the major north-south highway to Salinas, linking the city to the rest of the Central Coast Region the major north-south highway in Salinas.

• Monterey-Salinas car accidents
• Monterey-Salinas motorcycle accidents
• Monterey-Salinas bicycle accidents
• Monterey-Salinas pedestrian accidents
• Monterey-Salinas train accidents
• Monterey-Salinas aircraft accidents

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

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

MONTEREY

Community Hospital of the Monterey

US Army Health Clinic

SALINAS

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Natividad Medical Center

Grief support information for accident victims in Monterey-Salinas 

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 Monterey-Salinas grief support organizations.

Monterey-Salinas legal information for accident victims

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