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Nationally, car accidents represent the great majority of the types of crashes that happen on U.S. roadways. However, with the increase in popularity of other types of vehicles including ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, skateboards, and others, we are also seeing more serious and fatal crashes involving these types of transportation.
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in Salisbury and across Wicomico County. Bicycling is becoming more popular in the region. Go to the Bike-SBY site to learn about current efforts to improve biking safety in the region.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using North Carolina’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem regions. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
As mass transit systems grow across North Carolina, bus accidents occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
As mass transit systems grow across New York, bus accidents occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years nationally:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem regions. And with this increase in popularity comes an increase in the number of bicycle accidents.
A serious or fatal automobile accident can be a difficult and emotional ordeal for victims and their families. At the same time, there are multiple requests and paperwork from doctors, law enforcement and insurance companies. You may be confused and overwhelmed. If you were hurt, or if a love one died in an accident, a personal injury attorney can answer questions and help with what to do next. Personal injury attorneys and their staffs are trained to help victims and their families with the task of bringing and winning accident claims.
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.
Search for West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce accident by type
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce car accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce motorcycle accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce pedestrian accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce bicycle accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce truck accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce boat accidents
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce bus accidents
Local Area Hospitals
- West Palm Hospital
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital
- Palms West Hospital
- Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Support Groups
- Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County: Grief Support Groups
- John J. Brogan Bereavement Center
- Griefnet.org Online Grief Support
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.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Portland. The region is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Portland area.