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Eugene, Oregon - Oregon's second largest city, home to the University of Oregon

Eugene is home to more than 140,000 people. It covers approximately 41.5 square miles, with the Willamette River running through the heart of the city and the McKenzie River joining the Willamette to the north of town. The elevation is 426 above sea level and the city's topography features Skinner Butte to the north of downtown and the south, the landmark Spencer Butte, now a 310-acre city park.

Eugene's climate, with an average temperature of 53 degrees, is one of the city's attractive features. Mild winters, long growing seasons, and few drastic weather changes are characteristic. Normal annual rainfall is 43 inches which falls mostly between September and June. 

Eugene has a high percentage of professionals including doctors, lawyers, architects, and educators. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon , Northwest Christian University, and Lane Community College.

Major highways around the Eugene region

Highways traveling within and through Eugene include:

  • Interstate 5: Interstate 5 forms much of the eastern city limit, acting as an effective, though unofficial boundary between Eugene and Springfield. To the north, I-5 leads to the Willamette Valley and Portland. To the south, I-5 leads to Roseburg, Medford, and the southwestern portion of the state. In full, Interstate 5 continues north to the Canadian Border at Blaine, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia and extends south to the Mexican border at Tijuana and San Diego.Oregon Route 126 is routed along the Eugene-Springfield Highway, a limited-access freeway. The Eugene portion of this highway begins at an interchange with Interstate 5 and ends two miles (3 km) west at a freeway terminus. 
  • Delta Highway: The Delta Highway forms a connector of less than 2 miles (3.2 km) between Interstate 105 and Beltline Highway.
  • Oregon Route 99: Oregon Route 99 forks off Interstate 5 south of Eugene, and forms a major surface artery in Eugene. It continues north into the Willamette valley, parallel to I-5. It is sometimes called the "scenic route" since it has a great view of the Coast Range and also stretches through many scenic farmlands of the Willamette Valley.

Transportation options to and from Eugene

Air travel is served by the Eugene Airport, which is the fifth largest airport in the Northwest and second largest airport in Oregon. The Eugene Metro area also has numerous private airports, several heliports, and many single helipads.

The 1908 Amtrak depot downtown was restored in 2004; it is the southern terminus for two daily runs of the Amtrak Cascades, and a stop along the route in each direction for the daily Coast Starlight.

Lane Transit District covers 240 square miles of Lane County, including Creswell, Cottage Grove, Junction City, Veneta, and Blue River. Operating more than 90 buses during peak hours, LTD carries riders on 3.7 million trips every year. 

Get information on recent accidents in Eugene

If you are looking for information on a specific accident in Eugene, please check the links below:

Major medical centers near Eugene

After a serious accident, many people receive treatment at one of Eugene's nearby medical centers, including:

Sacred Heart Medical Center;

Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend;

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

Where to find legal assistance after you or a loved one are involved in a Eugene accident

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

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Oregon

Fresno and Visalia - The heart of the agricultural San Joaquin Valley 

The Fresno-Visalia area is situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley, approximately 230 miles southeast of San Francisco, 190 miles north of Los Angeles, and 36 miles west of Sequoia National Park. Fresno's population was 509,000 during the 2010 census making it the fifth largest ciy in California, the largest inland city in California and the 34th largest in the nation.  Visalia has a semi-arid climate. It is also subject to earthquake aftershocks due to its proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is a real consideration for possible road conditions and general safety.   The major roads through the Fresno-Visalia area include:

   

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

Links to accidents that occur in the Fresno-Visalia area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Fresno and Visalia:

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

If you know someone who has been injured in a Fresno or Visalia accident, here are links to the major medical facilities in the area:

FRESNO

Fresno Community Medical Center Fresno Surgical Hospital

VISALIA

Kaweah Delta Health Care District

Kaweah Delta Urgent Care

Westgate Gardens Care Center

Legal information for accident victims in Fresno and Visalia

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Fresno or Visalia, 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 Fresno or Visalia injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Fresno - Visalia personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows what insurance policies mean, 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 Fresno - Visalia 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 Fresno - Visalia accident attorney can do to help. 

 

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California

Syracuse - 

Syracuse the county seat of Onondaga County. It is the fourth most populous metropolitan city in the state of New York. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 732,117.

Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of Central New York, a region with over a million inhabitants. Syracuse is also well-provided with convention sites, with a downtown convention complex and, directly west of the city, the Empire Expo Center, which hosts the annual Great New York State Fair. Syracuse was named after the original Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian), a city on the eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily.

Major Roadways in Syracuse

Four Interstate Highways run through the Syracuse area:

Interstate 81 runs north-south through Syracuse, and provides access to Canada, Pennsylvania and points south. 

Interstate 90 (Seattle to Boston), also known as the New York State Thruway, runs east-west, just north of the city. It is a toll highway that provides access to Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, and the north-south (Interstate 87) part of the Thruway which leads to New York City.

Interstate 690 runs east-west through the city, and provides access to Interstate 90, as well as to Syracuse's northwestern and eastern suburbs. A spur off I-690 directly west of the city, NY 695, provides freeway access to the southwestern suburbs. It meets Interstate 81 in downtown Syracuse in a highly complex and incomplete intersection. 

Interstate 481 forms an eastern loop around the city and continues to the northwest as NY 481 to Fulton and Oswego, on the shore of Lake Ontario.

Other Transportation in Syracuse

Public transit

Syracuse is served by the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority, or CNYRTA. The CNYRTA operates bus service in Syracuse and its suburbs, as well as to outlying metropolitan area cities such as Auburn, Fulton, and Oswego.

Rail

The city lies on Amtrak's Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, and Maple Leaf lines. The Empire Service runs several times daily from Niagara Falls to New York Penn Station, with major stops in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Albany along the way.

The Lake Shore Limited connects Syracuse to the same cities as above (except Niagara Falls), but continues westward from Buffalo to Chicago via Cleveland and Toledo, and eastward to Boston. 

Also completing one roundtrip a day, the Maple Leaf follows the path of the Empire Service train, but continues to Toronto.

Bus

Greyhound Lines and Trailways provide long-distance bus service. Both also use the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center located in the northern area of the city.

Air service

Syracuse is served by the Syracuse Hancock International Airport in nearby Salina. The airport is served by 6 major airlines, which provide non-stop flights to destinations as far away as Minneapolis, as well as several daily flights to other important airline hubs and business centers such as Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, and Detroit, and 147 foreign cities from 87 different countries. Cargo carriers FedEx and UPS also serve the airport. New York City can be reached in under an hour flight.

Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Syracuse

If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Syracuse, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment:

Go here to read about recent accidents in Syracuse:

Syracuse pedestrian accidents;

Syracuse car accidents;

Syracuse motorcycle accidents;

Syracuse bicycle accidents;

Syracuse bus accidents;

Syracuse aircraft accidents;

Syracuse truck accidents.

Where to find legal assistance after a Syracuse injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a New York 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 injured or killed in a collision, a New York accident lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery.

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New York

Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur, Illinois

Champaign is located 135 miles south of Chicago, 124 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 mi northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The city was home to 84,513 people as of July 1, 2014. Champaign is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois, and the state's fourth-most populous city outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.Champaign offers the best of urban life in a friendly, smaller city. With a world class university and a vibrant downtown, Champaign offers arts, culture, and diversity.

Springfield, Illinois is the birthplace and burial place of Abraham Lincoln. Springfield is the capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006.

Decatur, Illinois is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County. The city was founded in 1829 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2015, the city's estimated population was 73,254. The city is home of private Millikin University and public Richland Community College. Decatur has vast industrial and agricultural processing production, including the North American headquarters of agricultural conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland, international agribusiness Tate & Lyle's largest corn-processing plant, and the designing and manufacturing facilities for Caterpillar Inc.'s wheel-tractor scrapers, off-highway trucks, and large mining trucks.

Links to recent accidents in the Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in region:

Major Freeways

In Champaign, Interstate 57 (I-57) is an Interstate Highway in Missouri and Illinois that parallels the old Illinois Central rail line for much of its route. It goes from Sikeston, Missouri, at Interstate 55 to Chicago, Illinois, at Interstate 94. Interstate 72 (I-72) is an Interstate Highway with a western terminus in Hannibal, Missouri, at an intersection with U.S. Route 61; its eastern terminus is at Country Fair Drive in Champaign. The route runs through both Decatur and Springfield.

In Springfield, Interstate 55 runs from north to south past Springfield, while I-72, which is concurrent with US 36 from the Missouri state line to Decatur, runs from east to west. Springfield is also served by Amtrak passenger trains, which operate between Chicago and St. Louis and stop at the former Gulf, Mobile & Ohio station. Springfield is also served by Greyhound lines at a station on North Dirksen Parkway. Local mass transportation needs are met by a bus service. The Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) operates Springfield's bus system. The city also lies along historic Route 66.

In Decatur, Interstate 72, U.S. Route 51, U.S. Route 36, Illinois Route 48, Illinois Route 105, and Illinois Route 121 are key highway links for the area.

Information on the major hospitals in Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur:

Presence Comfort Medical Center - Champaign;

Carle Foundation Hospital - Champaign;

HSHS St. John's Hospital - Springfield;

Memorial Medical Center - Springfield;

Decatur Memorial Hospital - Decatur.

When someone is injured in an accident in Champaign, Springfield, or Decatur, 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 Champaign, Springfield, or Decatur injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Champaign - Springfield - Decatur 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 Champaign - Springfield - Decatur 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 Champaign - Springfield - Decatur accident attorney can do to help.

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Illinois

Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia – The Roanoke Valley, and the City of Seven Hills

The Roanoke Valley in southwest Virginia is an area adjacent to and including the Roanoke River between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Appalachian Plateau to the west. The valley includes much of Roanoke County, and two independent cities; Roanoke City and Salem. 

Roanoke is the largest municipality in Southwest Virginia, and is the principal municipality of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2010 population of 308,707, and is composed of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke counties. Bisected by the Roanoke River, Roanoke is the commercial and cultural hub of much of Southwest Virginia.

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 2014 census estimates its population as 79,047. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River. Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not captured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War.

Travel options in and around the Roanoke-Lynchburg region include:

Roanoke: Interstate 581 is the primary north-south roadway through the city. It is also the only interstate highway as Interstate 81 passes north of the city limits. Interstate 581 is a concurrency with U.S. Route 220, which continues as the Roy L. Webber Expressway from downtown Roanoke, where the I-581 designation ends, south to State Route 419. Route 220 connects Roanoke to Martinsville, Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina. Roanoke Regional Airport is located in the northern part of the city and is the primary passenger and cargo airport for Southwest Virginia. The Valley Metro bus system serves the city of Roanoke and surrounding areas. Valley Metro also offers bus service to Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Lynchburg, and Virginia Tech.

Lynchburg: The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company operates the local public transport bus service within the city. Lynchburg Regional Airport is solely served by American Eagle to Charlotte. Amtrak's long distance Crescent and a Northeast Regional connect Lynchburg with Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, New Orleans and intermediate points.

Links to recent accidents in the Roanoke and Lynchburg region:

Roanoke and Lynchburg car accidents;

Roanoke and Lynchburg pedestrian accidents;

Roanoke and Lynchburg motorcycle accidents;

Roanoke and Lynchburg aircraft accidents;

Roanoke and Lynchburg train accidents;

Roanoke and Lynchburg commercial truck accidents.

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

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

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital;

LewisGale Medical Center;

Lynchburg General Hospital.

Legal information for accident victims in Roanoke and Lynchburg

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Roanoke or Lynchburg, 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 Roanoke or Lynchburg injury or fatality accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Virginia 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 caused by negligence, a Virginia wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.

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Virginia

Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon – the Southern Oregon region is known for wineries, river rafting, and the extraordinary Crater Lake

Medford and Klamath Falls are located in south and south-central Oregon, just north of the California border. 

Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, with a total population of approximately 78,557. Medford is situated in the remains of ancient volcanic flow areas as demonstrated by nearby Mount McLoughlin and Crater Lake, which is the remains of Mount Mazama. Medford sits in a rain shadow between the Cascade Range and Siskiyou Mountains called the Rogue Valley. As such, most of the rain associated with the Pacific Northwest and Oregon in particular skips Medford, making it drier and sunnier than the Willamette Valley. Medford's economy is driven primarily by the health care industry. As Medford is also a retirement destination, assisted living and senior services have become an important part of the economy.

Klamath Falls is the county seat of Klamath County. The population was 20,840 at the 2010 census. The city is situated on the south east shore of the Upper Klamath Lake and about 25 miles north of the California-Oregon border. Klamath Falls is known as “Oregon’s City of Sunshine” because the area enjoys 300 days of sun per year. Klamath Falls is a high desert and features a climate with cold snowy winters along with hot summer afternoons and cool summer nights. Sky Lakes Medical Center is the largest employer in the area, followed by the Klamath Falls City School District. Other major employers are JELD-WEN, Collins Products, Columbia Forest Products, NEW Corp, Klamath County School District, and Oregon Institute of Technology.

The major roadways in the Medford-Klamath Falls region include:

Medford: 

  • The I-5 viaduct in downtown Medford;
  • Interstate 5 runs directly through the center of the city;
  • Highway 99 runs through the city's center;
  • Highway 62 runs through the northern portion of the town;
  • Highway 238 runs through the northwestern portion of Medford.

Klamath Falls:

  • Oregon Route 140 runs from the community of White City, Oregon (just north of Medford), through Klamath Falls and on to Lakeview.
  • U.S. Route 97 is a major north–south United States highway which runs runs from the Oregon-California border, south of Klamath Falls, to the Oregon-Washington border on the Columbia River, between Biggs Junction, Oregon and Maryhill, Washington. 

Travel options are varied in and around the Medford-Klamath Falls region

Medford:

Medford is home to Oregon's 3rd busiest airport, the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The greater Medford metro area is served by Rogue Valley Transportation District.

Klamath Falls: 

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, serves Klamath Falls, operating its Coast Starlight daily in both directions between Seattle, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. Fixed route public transit service is operated by Basin Transit Service, a special service district with an elected board. Oregon POINT connects Klamath Falls with Medford and Brookings, Oregon. Sage Stage provides weekly service to Alturas, California. Klamath Falls is home of the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base also known as Klamath Falls Airport. In 2014 it stopped offering commercial flights.

Links to recent accidents in the Medford-Klamath Falls region:

Medford and Klamath Falls car accidents;

Medford and Klamath Falls pedestrian accidents;

Medford and Klamath Falls train accidents;

Medford and Klamath Falls bicycle accidents;

Medford and Klamath Falls bus accidents;

Medford and Klamath Falls commercial truck accidents.

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

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

Providence Medford Medical Center;

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center;

Sky Lakes Medical Center.

Legal information for accident victims in Medford and Klamath Falls

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Medford or Klamath Falls, 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 Medford or Klamath Falls injury or fatality accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Medford 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 caused by negligence, a Medford wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.

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140
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Oregon

Detroit, Michigan - Known for cars and Motown but focused on growth and revitalization

Detroit is the most populous city in Michigan and the largest city on the United States–Canada border. It is the seat of Wayne County. It is a major port on the Detroit River, a strait that connects the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Large employers in Detroit include Detroit Medical Center, City of Detroit, Quicken Loans Inc., and Henry Ford Health System.

The key roadways serving the Detroit area include:

Interstate 75 is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Miami, Florida, to Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Interstate 94 is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Billings, Montana, to the Lower Peninsula of the US state of Michigan.  Interstate 96 is an Interstate Highway that runs for approximately 192 miles (309 km) entirely within the US state of Michigan.  Interstate 275 is an Interstate Highway that functions as a western bypass of the Detroit metropolitan area.  Interstate 696 has eight lanes for most of its length and is approximately 10 miles north of downtown Detroit. I-696 connects to other freeways such as I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) and M-10 (Lodge Freeway). Local residents sometimes refer to I-696 as "The Autobahn of Detroit." M-5, commonly referred to as Grand River Avenue and the northern section as the Haggerty Connector, is a 20.807-mile-long state trunkline highway in the Metro Detroit area.

Mass transit systems in Detroit help the city's vast commuting population get to work safely

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is the public transit operator serving parts of Oakland County and Wayne County, and all of Macomb County which networks with the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) serving the city of Detroit and the communities of Hamtramck and Highland Park.

Air and rail travel to and from Detroit:

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is one of America's largest and most recently modernized facilities, with six major runways. Located in nearby Romulus, DTW is metro Detroit's principal airport and is a hub for Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET), commonly called Detroit City Airport, offers charter service.  Commuter rail services using AMTRAK's Wolverine line are available from Detroit (Woodward Avenue) Amtrak offering service to Chicago, Illinois, Pontiac and intermediate stations.

Recent accidents in Detroit include:

Detroit car accidents;

Detroit motorcycle accidents;

Detroit truck accidents;

Detroit pedestrian accidents;

Detroit bus accident;

Detroit bicycle accidents.

Here are links to the major hospitals in Detroit:

Detroit Medical Center;

Henry Ford Medical Center - Harbor Town;

Children's Hospital of Michigan;

DMC Sinai Grace Hospital.

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 learn more about Detroit-area grief support groups and services.

Legal information for accident victims in Detroit

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Detroit, 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 Detroit injury accident

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

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11
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2
State: 
Michigan

Los Angeles - "City of Angels" and Home of Hollywood

Situated in Southern California, Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of California, with over 18 million people. Historically home to the Chumash and Tongva tribes, Los Angeles is known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and as the cultural center of the American entertainment industry.

L.A. has the most dense traffic of the major U.S. cities, and the accidents to go along with it.  According to the LA Weekly, in 2012 ‘about 20,000 hit-and-run crashes, from fender benders to multiple fatalities, are recorded by the Los Angeles Police Department each year.’

Los Angeles, with its Mediterranean climate, is both flat and hilly with the highest point in the city proper reaching 5,074 ft. The eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains stretches from Downtown to the Pacific Ocean and separates the Los Angeles Basin from the San Fernando Valley. Other hilly parts of Los Angeles include the Mt. Washington area north of Downtown, eastern parts such as Boyle Heights, the Crenshaw district around the Baldwin Hills, and the San Pedro district. To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Los Angeles, go to Accuweather.com. The major freeways of Los Angeles include:

Links to accidents that occur in the Los Angeles area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Los Angeles:

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

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

Los Angeles grief support information for accident victims

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 Los Angeles grief support organizations.

Los Angeles legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows the issues related to insurance policies, 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 Los Angeles 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 great Los Angeles personal injury attorney can do to help.
 
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2
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5
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California

Seattle Negligence and Liability Law

Anyone who has been involved in a serious car, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, or anywhere in Western Washington, knows how frightening and traumatic the experience can be. And for a fatality collision, the shock and trauma for all people involved can be unimaginable.

Spokane Negligence and Liability Law

Anyone who has been involved in a serious car, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident in Spokane or anywhere in Eastern Washington, knows how frightening and traumatic the experience can be. And for a fatality collision, the shock and trauma for all people involved can be unimaginable.