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West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce

West Palm Beach is one of the main cities in southern Florida, with an estimated population of 104,031. The city is no more than a few blocks wide but over 100 blocks in length because of the vast, dense swampland immediately to the west of the town. West Palm Beach exists in a tropical rainforest climate, that allows for the growth of the palm trees that give the city its name. Fort Pierce is the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida. As of the census of 2010, there were 41,852 people, 15,170 households, and 9,418 families residing in the city.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 95 is the main north-south highway on the east coast on the United States, and the major roadway in West Palm Beach.
  • Florida's Turnpike runs mostly parallel to I-95, but splits of towards Orlando at Ft. Pierce.

Transportation

  • Palm Beach International Airport is a public airport that provides air transport to major cities in the eastern US and Canada, and to the Bahamas.
  • A commuter rail line run by Tri-Rail provides transport to Miami and Magnolia Park. A free trolley provides transportation around downtown.
  • Palm Tran runs bus routes witthin the city and to suburban areas within Palm Beach County.

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West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in West Palm Beach or Fort Pierce, 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?

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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Panama City

Panama City is located in the Florida Panhandle, and is the largest city between Tallahasee and Pensacola. The city was originally named Harrison, but its name was changed to Panama City because of public interest in the Panama Canal that was being built at the time. As of 2010 there were 36,484 people living in Panama City. Panama City Beach is a separate city located about 10 miles away on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and is one of the biggest spring break locations in the United States, if not the world.

Major Roadways

  • State Road 79 is a north-south highway that serves as a popular route for tourists in the Panama City Beach area, and is a major hurricane evacuation route.
  • State Road 30 stretches 14-miles near the gulf west of Panama City Beach before becoming U.S. 98 and passing through Panama City, connecting it to Perry.

Other Transportation

  • The Bay Line Railroad has an 82-mile route connecting Panama City to Dothan, Alabama.
  • Bus service within the city is provided by Baytown Trolley Services. Intercity bus service is accessible at the town's Greyhound bus station.
  • The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is a public airport 18-miles from Panama City Beach. Despite "International" being in its name, the airport is not expected to receive international flights any time soon.

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Where to find legal assistance after a Panama City injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Panama City 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 Panama City 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 Panama City personal injury attorney can do to help.

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Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne - Disney World and the Daytona 500 on the "Fun Coast" of Florida

Over 50 million people per year visit the famous Walt Disney World theme park located in Orlando, making it one of the world's biggest tourist destinations. On the coast northeast of Orlando you'll find Daytona Beach, and just south of that, the city of Melbourne, which are both in a region sometimes referred to as the Fun Coast. The hard-packed sand beaches of the area were popular places to drive motor vehicles, and until the building of the Daytona Speedway in 1959, the location of the famous Daytona 500, races were held on the Daytona Beach Road Course. 

Major Roadways:

  • Interstate 4, leads from the center of Orlando to Daytona Beach to the northeast, where it intersects with I-95. Leads to Lakeland going southwest from Orlando.
  • I-95 follows the east coast of Florida past the west sides of Melbourne and Daytona Beach.
  • U.S. Route 192 goes west from Melbourne towards the south side of Orlando.

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After an accident in Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Melbourne, here is information on the major hospitals:

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When someone is injured in an accident in Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Melbourne, 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.

What to do after a serious injury accident in Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Melbourne

When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in this region, 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 an Orlando area personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.  

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19
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Florida

Gainesville

Gainesville is the largest city in north-central Florida and is home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. College students make up a significant portion of the population, and college reated events are important to the community. Because of its inland location, Gainesville experiences wide temperature fluctuation, with temperatures averaging in the low 70s at night and in the 90s during the day. Gaiensville has even been known to experience sustained freezes every few years. Gatorade was invented in Gainesville in the 1960s as a drink for the UF sports team, though their headquarters has since been moved to Chicago.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 75 is a north-south highway that travels from the Ontario border to southern Florida. I-75 serves as a primary route through all of Florida, running 471 miles and connecting Ocala, Gainesville, and Fort Myers. 
  • State Road 24 passes through Gainesville, connecting it to the southwestern coast.
  • State Road 26 is an east-west route that runs through north central Florida.

Other Transportation

  • The Amtrak Silver Service route provides passenger rail all along the eastern coast of the United States, from New York to Tampa and stopping in Gainesville along the way.
  • The Gainesville Regional Transit System provides over 37 bus routes in Gainesville and its surrounding areas.
  • In the northern end of the city is the Gainesville Regional Airport, which provides daily flights to Miami, Atlanta, Orlando, and Charlotte.

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Where to find legal assistance after a Gainesville accident 

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville accident lawyer can do to help.  
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Tallahassee, FL and Thomasville, GA

Tallahassee is the capital of the state of Florida, and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, the largest historically black university in the United States. The city is considered a significant college town because it has a student population of over 70,000. As the state capital, Tallahassee is the location of the Supreme Court of Florida and is also known for its large number of law firms, lobbying organizations, and trade associations.

Just across the state border, about a 35 miles away from Tallahassee is Thomasville, GA. The small city has a population of about 20,000, and is known to some as the City of Roses, since the city holds a rose festival each spring.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 10 is the southernmost of the three coast to coast interstates. Within Florida, it connects Tallahassee, Pensacola, Lake City, and Jacksonville.
  • U.S. Route 27 runs from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Miami, Florida. It runs through the major cities of Chattanooga, Lexington, and Cincinnati.
  • U.S. Route 90 is an east-west route that runs through the Florida panhandle to the Atlantic coast.

Other Transportation

  • Bus service in the city is provided by StarMetro. Intercity bus service is available through Greyhound and Megabus in downtown Tallahassee.
  • Tallahassee Regional Airport provides air travel to major cities in the southeastern United States.
  • Thomasville Regional Airport experiences approximately 12,500 take-offs/landings annually between its two runways.

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Looking for an injured loved-one? Here are the region's main hospitals:

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Where to find legal assistance after a Tallahassee or Thomasville injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Tallahassee - Thomasville 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 Tallahassee - Thomasville 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 Tallahassee - Thomasville personal injury attorney can do to help.

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