Oct 8, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two were killed and a third injured in a head-on crash that happened in south Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Pineville-Matthews Road near the entrance to the McMullen Creek Park.
According to authorities, the drivers of both cars died at the scene.
The 71-year-old driver crossed the centerline and crashed into another car that was driving in the opposite direction.
The driver of the second vehicle, 48, died at the scene while his juvenile passenger was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Police are still investigating what caused the driver to cross the centerline into the other driver’s path.
As we get older, it’s perfectly normal for our driving abilities to change. By taking certain precautions and incorporating safe driving practices, many can continue safe driving well into our senior years. But it’s important to pay attention to warning signs that aging may interfere with our safety and make the appropriate adjustments. Firstly, seniors should take charge of their health and have open conversations with doctors and family to voice concerns. It’s also important for seniors to find the right car to suit their needs as well as their limitations.
No matter what your age, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 8, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Two Kershaw residents were killed over the weekend when they were involved in a crash that ended in fatality. According to the police report, a Kershaw mother and her child were travelling southbound on U.S. 1, while a pick up truck was travelling in the opposite direction.
The mother, who was 23-years-old, and her 2-year-old daughter were apparently driving a Camry sedan, when the truck driving in the opposite direction crossed over the center line and hit the mother and her child head on.
The truck driver was also a Kershaw resident, age 36, and was driving his Dodge pickup truck at the time of the accident.
Unfortunately, the young mother, as well as the passenger in the Dodge Truck both lost their lives due to the accident. However, the light at the end of the tunnel is that the 2-year-old child was strapped safely in her car seat, and survived the accident unscathed.
The accident is still currently under investigation by the S.C. Highway Patrol.
Studies conducted in 2010 revealed that 4,280 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 70,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the U.S. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic collisions. Road safety is a responsibility for all road users, drivers and pedestrians alike. However, pedestrians can take extra precautions to ensure that the inherent vulnerability of walking around motor vehicles can be mitigated as much as possible. If you are a pedestrian traveler, be sure stay visible to drivers by wearing bight and/or reflective clothing and carrying a flashlight. Walk and stand clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Personal Injury 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.
Oct 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A Charlotte couple has received a $1.7 million jury verdict after being involved in a drunk driving accident that occurred nearly two years ago that hospitalized them for months and killed their unborn son.
The couple was driving down Providence road on Octorber 29, 2010 when a 1997 Volvo driving crashed into their SUV.
The driver of the Volvo had just left a local pub in the Cotswold area of Charlotte. He had been served the equivalent of 15 drinks and had a blood alcohol level of .23, almost three times the legal limit in NC. After leaving the pub, the he drove his Volvo down Providence road at a speed estimated at over 100 miles per hour in the 45 mph speed zone.
The man driving the Volvo was killed at the scene of the crash. The woman, six months pregnant, was riding in the SUV with her husband and lost her un-born child due to the crash. Both she and her husband spent months in the hospital with critical injuries.
Last week the couple won a civil lawsuit against the establishment that served the drunk driver before the fatal crash.
According to the couple, it’s not about the money, but ensuring that establishments that serve alcohol make changes in how they deal with serving customers who are intoxicated. While North Carolina does have laws against serving customers who are intoxicated, there is no training to teach employees to recognize sings of intoxication.
In 2009, a staggering 10,839 fatalities occurred in traffic collisions that involved a driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. This accounted for 32 percent of traffic fatalities that year. It’s never worth it to drink and drive and it is always safer to call a reliable cab service or a friend. If you know you will be having a couple drinks, arrange for safe transportation before hand.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant drivers can be involved in a serious accident. 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. 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.
Oct 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte driver was trapped in his car for over ten minutes after blowing through a red light on Independence Boulevard and crashing into an SUV on Thursday morning.
The man was driving a silver sedan heading outbound on East Independence Boulevard at a high rate of speed with his headlights off. He ran a stop light, crashing with an SUV nearly head on.
The crash sent both cars spinning wildly out of control, causing a debris field over fifty yards wide.
The two people in the SUV, a father and daughter, were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the silver sedan who caused the crash suffered critical injuries, but should be able to recover, according to Medics.
Police say alcohol may have played a role in the crash.
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 BPersonal Injury 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.
Oct 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people were transported to the hospital early Friday morning after being involved in a violent hit-and-run crash in uptown Charlotte.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. a car blew through a red light, crashing into an SUV traveling down Trade street.
The crash sent the SUV spinning off the road, coming to a sudden halt after colliding with a power pole.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes of the crash and extracted two people out of the passenger door. They suffered non life-threatening injuries from the crash.
The driver who caused the crash was last seen traveling down Church Street. Police continue to search for the driver.
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.
Oct 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Premises Liability, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A major intersection was shut down after a violent crash sent several drivers to the emergency room Tuesday evening.
According to police, at approximately 11 p.m. the driver of one car involved in the crash blew through a red light at the intersection of Pineville-Matthews Road and Johnston Road.
Impact occurred in the middle of the crossroads when a white truck crashed into a silver Infinity, causing the two vehicles to careen off the road some twenty feet.
The force of the moving vehicles caused a utility pole to snap in half.
Firefighters on the scene extracted the man from the Infinity among the live wires from the down power lines, but the accident has left some with serious personal injury.
Motor vehicle travel is the most common means of transportation in the country. So it’s certainly 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.
