Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A multi-car wreck in south Charlotte left five people injured late Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the 9300 block of Nations Ford Road between Hebron Street and Arrowood Road.
Emergency crews worked for some time to free several victims after becoming trapped in the crash. Two people with life-threatening injuries were transported to Carolinas Medial Center and three others were injured as well.
The crash occurred after a maroon minivan collided with a black SUV at the intersection of Nations Ford and Hebron.
It is still unclear what caused the crash.
In the year 2010, 5,419,000 motor-vehicle crashes were reported and 32,885 people were killed. Every trip to the store or drive across town can has its own set of risks, and a car wreck can change a normal day into a tragic one. The good news is, there are trusted attorneys that can assist you and your loved ones on your path to recovery after a serious accident. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Neighbors in the Charlotte Yorkmont neighborhood are speaking out about drivers that speed way too fast down Nations Ford Road, especially just south of Tryon Street.
Neighbors complain that the stretch of Nations Ford Road, south of Tryon Street is used as a popular short cut for drivers heading toward Tyvola Road.
According to authorities, the people have good reason to reason to worry since the nearby corner of Nations Ford and South Tryon is one of the most dangerous intersections in Charlotte. Furthermore, a local newstation that monitored the stretch of road reported many drivers going more than 15 mph over the speed limit.
Neighbors, especially those with children, hope that the increased news coverage will deter drivers from speeding.
Studies by the Charlotte Department of Transportation reveal that 33,000 cars driver by the intersection of Nations Ford and South Tryon each day and that there have been 44 crashes at that intersection between years 2008-2011. Speeding only increases the chances of being in a crash. If a serious accident happens to you or a loved one, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys can assist you in finding the most successful path to recovery.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Dozens of people have gathered to raise money for a Charlotte woman and her daughter after they were seriously injured in a recent motorcycle crash in Charlotte.
The silent auction fund-raiser is taking place at Amo’s Southend to raise money for medical and household bills.
The woman and her daughter were injured in a crash that happened in July on Interstate 485 in July.
Both the woman and her daughter were in a coma for several weeks after the accident. The woman has just recently begun walking and talking. She cannot begin work until doctors determine just how severe her brain injuries are. Luckily, her daughter has fully recovered after coming out of the coma.
Studies from NHTSA reveal that 4,502 motorcyclists were killed and 82,000 injured in 2010. Motorcycles can be a blast and a fun escape from the confines of a car; however, it’s no mystery that motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injury given their exposed nature. So it’s especially important for road users to share the road and stay aware of the presence of motorcyclists. If you have been in a serious motorcycle accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after an accident involving a school bus in west Charlotte Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. in the 2900 block of Wilkinson Boulevard. According to emergency crews, a 21-year-old Charlotte man suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
It took 18 firefighters 20 minutes to rescue the man from his car after colliding into the rear of the school bus.
The driver of the bus was also injured and was transported to CMC. Luckily, no students were on the bus at the time of the crash.
According to witnesses, there was heavy traffic on the road at the time of the crash.
When there’s heavy, stop-and-go traffic on the road, the likelihood of a crash increases exponentially. During times of high traffic, it’s more important than ever to stay alert and pay attention to what is going on around you. If you or your loved ones find yourselves in a serious accident, call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 31, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A potentially explosive crash happened Monday morning after a tractor-trailer hauling dynamite overturned on Interstate 85.
According to Randolph County EMS, the crash occurred just after 6:45 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-85 at mile marker 111 near Main Street/U.S. Highway 311 near High Point.
The tractor-trailer was carrying ammonium nitrate slurry and blasting caps.
Crews worked to separate the blasting caps from the ammonium nitrate so that the interstate could be cleared for other drivers.
Traffic was initially diverted from both directions of the interstate to Main Street, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation.
The sensitive nature of the situation prompted DOT officials to recommend evacuation of homes and buildings within ½ mile of the intersection of Archdale Road and I-85. A local elementary school was evacuated upon requests from authorities.
As of 11 a.m. the elements contained in the truck were stable and all ignition sources were eliminated.
Studies conducted in year 2010 reveal that an estimated 276,00 large trucks were involved in motor vehicle crashes. Of fatalities resulting from those crashes, 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. Large trucks and commercial vehicles have an inevitable presence on our roads and highways to meet the demands of our society and economy. So it’s important that all road users learn to share the road. Stay alert around large trucks and make an effort to stay visible to drivers of these vehicles. If you are involved in a serious accident with a large truck or tractor-trailer, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 31, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Multiple rescue crews were called to the scene of a multi-car crash on Nations Ford Road in Southwest Charlotte late Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Nations Ford Road between Hebron Street and Arrowood Road.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg police, the crash also managed to damage nearby property. Crews are working on the scene. It remains unclear how many people were injured in the crash.
Charlotte Fire Department crews also worked for some time to free at least one victim trapped in a vehicle.
Injured victims are being rushed to area hospitals for treatment.
There are certainly advantages to motor-vehicle travel. However, it’s also no mystery that certain safety-related disadvantages come along with the convenience offered by motor vehicle travel. In fact, studies conducted by the NHTSA in 2010 reveal that 90 deaths occurred per day due to motor vehicle crashes that year. In short, practicing safe driving and appropriate precautions is a necessary part of being a responsible driver. If you find yourself in the midst of serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys will assist you in finding a successful an appropriate path to recovery. Call today.
