Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman who was speeding and apparently on drugs crashed into a CATS bus causing her 2-year-old to be ejected from her car Friday afternoon in southwest Charlotte.
The crash happened on South Tryon near Yorkmont Road at approximately 3:30 p.m. The woman driver was traveling northbound on South Tryon Street when her car sideswiped into a 2001 Chrysler Concorde. She then slammed into a CATS bus and her 2-year-old son was ejected from the car.
South Tryon was blocked on both sides for 2 hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The 2-year-old was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries. The woman was also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators of the crash in a preliminary investigation found that the child was not properly restrained in the child seat.
The woman driver has been arrested and charged with DWI, no operators license, reckless driving, failure to reduce speed, child restrain violation, and two counts of felony serious injury by vehicle.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
Car crashes are the number one killer of children in the U.S. ages 1 to 12. The best way to protect children in the car is to ensure that they are in the right seat, at the right time, and in the right way. With the growing number of options among car seat types and models, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about which one is right for your child. The right car seat or booster should fit your child, your car, and your traveling obligations. Once you find the right fit, the next step is making sure that you are using the seat correctly every time you and your child travel.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant of drivers can be involved in a serious accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Sep 20, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two people were injured in a crash involving three vehicles, one of which was a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department cruiser Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 77.
The crash occurred near mile marker 12 on the northbound lanes of I-77 around 4 p.m.
An officer had stopped a white sedan on the shoulder when a black truck crashed into both the sedan and the patrol car. Luckily, the officer was able to jump away from the wreck, suffering only an abrasion to his right forearm. According to officials the 36-year-old woman driving the black truck was charged with failure to reduce speed and failure to yield to a stopped emergency vehicle.
Two of four lanes were blocked as a result of the crash. Backups extended up to the Clanton Road exit.
Two people were transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
With motor vehicle travel being the most common means of transportation in the U.S., it’s not surprising that motor vehicle crashes were the cause of 90 deaths per day in 2010. In fact, an alarming 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. There are precautions you can take, however, to help protect yourself and your family and to also help decrease the number of deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. Firstly, never drink and drive. It’s always safer to call a cab or a friend. Also, obey posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more you increase your risk of being involved in a crash. Try to avoid distractions like eating, texting or fiddling with electronic devices. Stay alert and never drive while you are feeling fatigued or drowsy. Lastly, always be sure that you and all of your passengers are wearing a seat belt or are properly restrained before you begin your drive.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant of drivers can be involved in a serious accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Sep 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two lanes on Interstate 77 north near WT Harris Boulevard and Interstate 485 were closed while North Carolina Highway Patrol and firefighters searched for the victims involved in a crash that sent two cars off the road and into the woods.
The crash occurred around 9:20 pm, and first responders reported seeing two cars that had gone off the highway. Two people, one from each vehicle involved in the crash, were taken to Carolinas Medical Center-Main to be treated for serious injuries.
According to authorities, alcohol is suspected to have played a roll in the crash.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
The rate of traffic deaths that occur at night are three times higher than those that occur during the day. Night driving presents an entirely new set of hazards that many drivers may not be aware of or don’t know effective ways to deal with them. The most obvious reason for this is the fact that it is dark. This fact is particularly significant since an alarming ninety percent of a driver’s reaction depends on vision, which is severely limited at night. After sundown, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition are all compromised. Therefore, taking a few simple precautions could make a difference of life or death for you and your loved ones. If you are driving at night, be sure that your car is prepared for driving. Ensure that all of your lights are working properly and are properly aimed. Never drink and drive and avoid smoking while driving. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. If you find yourself fatigued, make frequent stops for light snacks and/or exercise.
The Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident no matter what time of day. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
