Introduction
Cumberland County, with the county seat of Toledo, as a population of 11,048 according to the last U.S. Census. The county was named for the National Road (Cumberland Road) that was slated to run through it, but stopped in Vandalia, Illinois when funding ran out.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cumberland County has a total area of 347 square miles, of which 346 square miles consists of land and 1.0 square miles consists of water.
Major Highways
Cumberland County has a largely agricultural community, as well as many residents working in manufacturing, healthcare, public administration,and retail, keeping its roadways busy. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural truck accidents, work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Cumberland County had 314 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, two (2) were fatal, 44 resulted in injuries, and 13 of these accidents resulted in A-injuries, or injuries that are classified by IDOT as any injury, other than a fatality, that prevents the injured person from walking, driving, or continuing with the activities they were capable of prior to the accident. This can include severe lacerations, skull and chest injuries, broken limbs, and abdominal injuries.
The major highways that run through Cumberland County include: Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 49, Illinois Route 121, Illinois Route 130.
Climate and Weather
Cumberland County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 86 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 17 °F during winter. On average, Cumberland County gets 39.3 inches of measurable precipitation in the form of rain, snow, or hail, which not only contributes to motor vehicle accidents, but also slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Demographics
Cumberland County has approximately 4,377 households with 57.7% of these households consisting of married couples and 31.3% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Cumberland County is $42,101 and the median income for families is $51,729, making Cumberland County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Cumberland County takes seriously the health and safety of its children, families, and senior residents offering various programs geared towards promoting healthy lifestyles, providing accessible and affordable medical care to lower-income residents, and ensuring that children, adults, and seniors are provided access to any additional help they may require during difficult times.
Cumberland County lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer can also assist during these difficult times including incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect, motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, and child accidents, abuse, or neglect.
Communities
Cities: Neoga, Casey
Villages: Greenup, Jewett, Montrose, Toledo, Hazel Dell, Walla Walla, Dees
Townships: Cottonwood, Crooked Creek, Greenup, Neoga, Spring Point, Sumpter, Union, Woodbury
Education
- Cumberland Community Unit School District 77
- Neoga Community Unit School District 3
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Cumberland County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Cameo Vineyards
- Cumberland County Covered Bridge
- Lake Mattoon
- Greenup Depot
- Grissom Lost Creek Orchards and Farm Market
- Military Museum
While most of the time spent at these attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, dog bites, bicycle accidents, drunk driving, and motor vehicle accidents.
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