Oct 30, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Three Winthrop University roommates were involved in a serious car accident this past Sunday that resulted in one fatality, and two serious injuries.
The fatality struck a 21-year- old Winthrop senior, who was majoring in special education. Moreover, she was the treasurer of Winthrop’s Quidditch team, and an intern at Chester High School, beginning her teaching career.
Two other female seniors, both majoring in education branches, were seriously injured in the car accident as well, and immediately taken to Palmetto Health Richland. One victim has already been released from the hospital, while the other is still in the Urgent Care unit, however expected to recover.
According to witnesses, the roommates were on their way back to campus, when the collision occurred around 8:00 p.m. Sunday night, right outside of Kershaw County.
All passengers had their seatbelts on while riding in the 2005 Suzuki. Their vehicle was struck from behind by a 2006 Mercedes SUV, driven by a 18-year-old who also suffered injuries. The impact of the Mercedes SUV striking the Suzuki caused the roommates car to turn over into the median and hit a cable barrier, causing the injury.
If you, or someone you know has been injured in any sort of car accident, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. We are standing by ready to hear you side of the story. Please contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free, and let us help you get the justice that you and your loved ones deserve. Meet with us for an initial consultation free of charge.
Oct 30, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman has died and a teenager charged after the teen drove his Mustang off the road and into a tree.
According to police, the crash happened Tuesday evening around 11 p.m. near Conway Avenue off of Scaleybark Road.
When emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they found the woman dead and another passenger seriously injured.
Witnesses told police that the 19-year-old driver jumped out of the car window and ran away before the car came to a violent stop.
The teen was driving a 2004 Ford Mustang northwest on Scaleybark Drive when he veered off the road, struck a telephone pole, a came to a halt after rolling into a tree. A woman passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. Another passenger suffered non life-threatening injuries and was rushed to an area hospital.
The driver was charged with driving while impaired and reckless driving. Warrants have also been filed for Felony Hit and Run and Felony Death by Vehicle.
Studies from 2010 reveal that the fatalities resulting from alcohol related motor vehicle accidents accounted for a startling 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the U.S. that year. Unfortunately, many Americans have been touched by the unsettling consequences of driving while impaired. Drunk driving is an offense that should not be tolerated under any circumstances. However, even the most mindful citizens can be affected by those who don’t take drunk driving seriously, and put other road users at risk. If you or a loved one have been involved in an alcohol related motor vehicle incident, call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. You and your loved ones can rest easy with our attorneys in your corner.
Oct 30, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Charlotte driver is dead after a crash involving two trucks at a traffic light Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at the intersection of Brookshire Boulevard and Grove Road after a man drove his truck into another truck that was stopped at an intersection. According to witnesses, the driver who caused the crash was driving erratically directly before the crash.
When emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the driver of the truck that caused the crash was dead. Luckily, no one else was hurt in the crash.
Studies from year 2010 show that a startling 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. However, there are precautions you can take that can help protect yourself and your family on the road while also decreasing the number of deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. Firstly, never drink and drive. Also, obey all posted speed limits. Avoid distractions like texting. Stay alert and never drive while fatigued. Lastly, always wear a seat belt or proper restraint. If you still find that you or a love one is faced with the unthinkable, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A driver suffering from a medical condition drove into a Charlotte home Saturday
According to police, a call came in for a vehicle driving erratically south on Route 60. Shortly after the call, the car was reported to have veered off the road and into a house at 6139 Route 60 in Charlotte.
The driver, a woman from Sinclairville, was found to have suffered from a medical condition that had caused her erratic driving and the resulting crash.
The woman was treated on the scene and was later transported to Erie County Medical Center for further treatment.
Luckily, occupants of the home at the time of the crash did not suffer injury.
Driving with a known medical condition that could potentially impair your ability to drive is a sticky situation. The possibilities are even more bleak when the individual suffering from such a condition is unaware of its existence. Conditions that can impair driving can include dementia, mini strokes, seizures, and sleep attacks among others. If you believe you may be suffering from a condition that has the potential to affect your fitness to drive, contact your physician to have an open talk about your limitations. If you are involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys are the best at what they do and can be there to assist you along every step in your path to recovery.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three weeks ago, a Lancaster police department officer and two other motorists were involved in an accident when their vehicles collided at a city intersection.
The accident occurred near the intersection of West Barr and Wylie Street in Lancaster County, on Thursday, October 11th, a little after 3:00 p.m. The incident involved a Chrysler minivan and a police officer’s patrol car.
The Lancaster Police Department reports that the city’s firefighters had to arrive on scene and work diligently to fee one of the victims from their overturned minivan after the crash.The collission forced the minivan onto its roof, forcing the firefighters to bend and pry to get the doors off the vehicle and free the driver. The impact ruptured the vehicles internals, causing a rapid gas leak.
Both drivers were reported to have been alert when the medics arrived, although both suffered minor injuries.
Subsequently, both the minivan driver and the police officer were placed onto stretchers and taken by ambulance to Springs Memorial Hospital for treatment.
It’s a scary thought, but it only takes a split second of inattention to lose control of a motor vehicle and wind up injured or possibly even dead. That’s why it’s important for drivers to stay alert and avoid driving while fatigued or distracted. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident call the experienced Car Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The two SC missing teens were discovered Sunday in Kershaw County, 200 yards west of the Wateree River where the car plummeted into after an alleged car wreck. The police found the teens still inside the 2006 Pontiac G6 that the boys were driving around 4:20 p.m.
Accordingly, two teens went missing on their way to Myrtle Beach on October 13 of this year. They left Waxhaw, NC and headed for the beach in the early morning to watch the sunrise. The only clues the parent had to their children’s whereabouts was that they made it to Rock Hill, SC, when one of the boys cell phones ” pinged” from a Rock Hill tower.
The Kershaw Police Department found the car in the marshy water, but needed assistance from a diver in the Camden Fire Department to help secure the car. Upon harnessing the car, the police were able to retrieve the vehicle and determine if the boys were in the car.
Moreover, the state Highway Patrol additionally has jurisdiction over the incident and investigation, as it appears as though the wreckage was a result of a traffic accident.
An autopsy is currently being conducted to determine the exact cause of death and if alcohol played a contribution in the accident.
Being involved in any sort of accident can be terrifying and overwhelming. It is difficult to sift through the paperwork from the Insurance Carriers, Doctor’s Offices, and any other costs associated with your vehicular injury. Let the car accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower help you with this burden and evaluate your claim for you. Contact our attorneys at 803-548-4444 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak with us today.
