Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Transportation Department employee died after his dump truck was rear-ended by another dump truck on N.C. 12 Saturday.
According to a North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper, a dump truck being driven by a 36-year-old man hit another dump truck from behind. A 45-year-old man was driving the second truck, which caught on fire, killing the driver inside.
The driver of the first truck was injured and taken to an area hospital. The men were removing sand from the highway that resulted after Hurricane Sandy.
The highway had just reopened Saturday. It was closed for several hours Sunday before the Department of Transportation re-opened it.
Studies from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reveal that 3,675 people were killed and 80,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2010. During that same year, 276,00 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you will need an attorney to protect your rights and get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Charlotte drivers experienced delays Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on a ramp on Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
According to Troopers from North Carolina Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer flipped on a I-85 ramp on Interstate 485 early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened after the load the truck was hauling shifted and caused the trailer to flip. Details on injuries suffered due to the crash are still forthcoming.
The ramp was closed briefly to clear the scene, but was reopened around 9 a.m.
Approximately 50,000 large truck accidents happen every year in the United States. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. Moreover, one in every eight motor-vehicle collisions involves a large truck. When driving around large trucks, remember to stay alert and try to remain visible to the drivers of these vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a crash, contact the competent and talented Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A woman driver was seriously injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 77 Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at approximately 1:45 p.m. on I-77 near Exit 30 in Davidson when the womans car ran into the rear of a nearly stopped tractor-trailer.
Davidson and Cornelius firefighters had to cut the woman out of her car.
Emergency crews shut down both lanes of the highway while a helicopter landed to evacuate the woman and fly her to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
The southbound lane was re-opened around 2:20 p.m. while the northbound lane remained closed for a while afterward. At 5 p.m., the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported all lanes were open, but traffic remained slow up to at least 5:30 p.m.
Stop-and-go traffic on interstate highways creates a particularly dangerous driving environment that demands drivers to pay extra attention to what is happening around them, and especially in front of them. If you or loved one becomes involved in a serious accident, you need to speak with trusted attorneys that can get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
After years of bumper-to-bumper commutes and the worst bottlenecks in the state, progress is being made in plans to expand a busy stretch of Interstate 485 in south Charlotte.
Contractors have been hired to expand a stretch of I-485 that extends nine miles, adding new lanes from Interstate 77 to Rea Road.
According to reports, the design team is now determining how to put it all in place and tweek the plans to add additional lanes and even add a massive flyover at the Johnston Road interchange.
Drivers should expect some lane closings to accommodate the construction next summer, but so far there are no expectations of closing the interstate completely.
Every day, over 135, people hit Interstate 485 in Charlotte. The traffic on certain stretches can easily turn a simple commute into a length bumper-to-bumper congested haul. Not to mention, rush hour brings on daily nightmares of stop-and-go and dangerous crashes. Whether it’s rush hour or any other time of day, if you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, call the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. You can trust our attorneys to assist you on a successful path to recovery.
Oct 24, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
At least 10 people have been hospitalized after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 485 on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened near Moores Chapel Road and I-485 when a 43-year-old Charlotte man looked away from traffic in front of him, and then plowed into the back of several vehicles causing a chain reaction.
Of the 10 people who were transported to area hospitals, 5 suffered life-threatening injuries.
I-485 was closed until around 6 p.m. while first responders worked to clear the scene.
Rush hour traffic is no fun–plain and simple. After a full days work people are fatigued, stressed and ready to get home. Even worse, there are a lot more drivers on the road. So it’s not surprising that accidents are more frequent during those hours. If driving in rush hour traffic, stay alert and aware of what is happening around you and especially ahead of you. The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident morning, noon, or night. If you have been in a serious accident, take a vital step in your path to recovery by calling our trusted attorneys at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
