Oct 23, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Seven people were injured Wednesday morning when a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other people happened on Interstate 85 south.
The crash happened soon after 8:30 a.m. on I-85 south near Statesville Road after a Ford F-150 crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer, causing the tractor-trailer to run over a passenger car containing two people.
Emergency medical crews had to free two victims from the car that was mangled by the tractor-trailer.
Police closed all southbound lanes around 8:45 a.m. so that crews could work the scene.
According to Medics, two victims suffered life-threatening injuries and one victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. Six people were transported to Carolinas Medical Center Main and one person was taken to Presbyterian Hospital.
The crash occurred near the same location of a deadly wreck that happened just a week before, involving a tractor-trailer that caught on fire.
In studies conducted by the NHTSA, fatalities from crashes involving large trucks in 2010 reveal that 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. It’s important for drivers to exercise extra caution around large vehicles, like commercial trucks and busses, since the everyday driver is at a serious disadvantage. If you have been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our attorneys can guide you along your path to recovery. Call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free today.
Oct 23, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A 28-year-old Charlotte man was killed in a DWI wreck in northwest Charlotte on an early Saturday morning.
The man was the passenger in a 2000 Ford Expedition driven by a 29-year-old male. The driver and four other passengers were riding in the 9300 block of Bellhaven Boulevard, close to Interstate 485 when the driver sideswiped a car and went off the road.
The Expedition went down and embankment, went airborne and came to a halt after striking a brick retaining wall near a house.
The passenger died on the scene while the driver and two other passengers were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.
The driver of the Expedition was charged with driving while impaired.
Research from NHTSA reveals that 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2010. The lives claimed in traffic accidents that year accounted for an alarming 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic deaths in the U.S. So it’s no wonder why police across the nation are cracking down on drunk driving. There are countless reasons why no one should drink and drive, and families affected by drunk driving incidents on our nation’s roads could echo this sentiment as strongly as anyone.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the DUI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 22, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A 19-year-old Clover, SC driver crashed his car early Tuesday morning on S.C. 49. The state Highway Patrol charged him with three counts of Felony DUI.
Defendant has been charged with one count of Felony DUI resulting from a death, two counts of Felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury and driving under suspension (DUS). Defendant was driving a 1996 Infinity when it veered to the right side of the road, struck a tree and flipped over.
All four occupants were ejected from the vehicle; an 18-year-old female was killed, and a 16
-year-old was flown to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte with serious injuries. Police say that no one in the car was wearing a seatbelt.
If your loved one has been killed by an intoxicated driver, contact the wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Losing a loved one can be scary and confusing. Let us help you by evaluating your claim today. Contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free for a free consultation.
Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The search for two missing teens is heating up, as the Fairfield County Chief Deputy has announced that information gathered through the investigation leads the police to believe the missing teens crashed their vehicle while on their way to Myrtle Beach last weekend.
Jake Ziegler and friend Ray Pierce went missing Saturday while on the way to Myrtle Beach. Both teens are 18 years of age.
Jake’s mother believes that her son is still alive and fighting to stay that way. She believes that her son “is in a ditch off to the side of the road at a bend. It’s got some heavy brush covering, you’re gonna have to look down there. But if anybody could please-my son doesn’t have much longer if he’s alive. I believe he is.”
The Deputy believes if the boys did crash anywhere, it would have happened around mile marker 48. Apparently, one of the boy’s cell phone is ” pinging” along I-77 between exits 45 and 48. The last communication with the boys was at 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, when Ziegler sent a text message that ” pinged” off of a Rock Hill cell phone tower.
Accordingly, the boys reportedly left for the beach after a party in Sherrills Ford, N.c., early Saturday morning.
Strangely, a Belk store clerk told the police that she had sold the missing teens clothing. The police are going to watch the surveillance videos to attempt to verify the clerk’s story.
According to WMBF, the two boys were driving a 2006 Green Pontiac G-6. The license plate reads BDD-8844. The parents are currently offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who has any information leading to the whereabouts of the teens.
The Catawba County Police are requesting that you contact them at (828)-465-8301 if you have any information regarding the boys.
Car accidents happen all the time. No matter how careful you may be, you never know how careful the people driving around you are. Safety tips and precautions must be taken at all times on the road to protect yourself, and the other drivers. When driving late at night, know your surroundings. There could be intoxicated people on the road, and even if you see them, they may not see you.
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 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A fatal crash on a Friday afternoon on U.S. 52 in Davidson County has left a Charlotte man and woman dead and another critically injured.
The man, 21, and the woman, 19, were both killed after the woman driver suddenly swerved the Ford Taurus sedan inot a guardrain and went off a bridge.
According to authorities, the car fell approximately 50 feet to its landing on Old U.S. 64 and then flipping onto an embankment.
A 16-year-old passenger was injured and transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Authorities confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not involved in the crash. A friend of the driver commented that the car was having steering problems prior to the crash.
With today’s busy and demanding lifestyles, regular maintenance of your car may sometimes take a back seat to other pressing obligations. However, waiting until the last minute to make necessary repairs or maintenance could be placing yourself, your family and/or other road users in danger. Luckily there is a simple solution. Drivers should always keep up with their car maintenance schedule by referring to the owner’s manual or maintenance log book and speaking to a trusted mechanic.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that drivers of even the most well maintained vehicles can be injured in a serious car accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to help you on your path to recovery. Call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of our attorneys today.
Oct 19, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte residents and parents are voicing concerns about bus stop safety for children.
The fear is that cars speeding past stopped school busses and ignoring rules are placing children in danger of being injured or possibly even killed on there way on and off of the bus.
North Carolina State Troopers are aware of these concerns and are on the lookout for drivers who do not stop for the school bus arm.
According to authorities, drivers that are speeding to get to work and drivers that aren’t paying attention will speed past busses, placing children that are getting onto the bus in danger. This behavior seems to be a trend during both morning and afternoon routes.
Bus drivers have echoed these opinions as well.
Of the 1,368 poeple that have died in school transportation related crashes since 2001, 7 percent of these fatalities accounted for occupants of school transportation vehicles, and 21 percent for non-occupant fatalities. School busses carry our most precious cargo. So practicing safe driving around school transportation vehicles cannot be over emphasized. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our Attorneys can investigate every aspect of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our attorneys at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
