Sep 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Nearly a dozen people were arrested by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police late Thursday night at a DWI checkpoint in northeast Charlotte.
The checkpoint was along Sharon Amity Road from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday Morning.
There were 11 arrests total at the checkpoint with 5 people being charged with DWI, thirty-two people were charged with driving with a revoked license, two were charged with open container violations and five people on drug related charges. In all, 117 charges were handed out.
Charlotte DWI Attorneys
Studies by the NHTSA reveal that 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2010. The fatalities resulting from these accidents accounted for a startling 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the U.S. that year. So it’s not surprising that 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. 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 dui attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Sep 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A car accident took place last Tuesday, around 6:00 p.m. in west Charlotte. The collision injured eight people, two of whom are mere children.
According to CMPD, the accident took place at the intersection of West Boulevard and Old Steele Creek Road.The children were subsequently rushed to the hospital, but luckily, neither of their injuries were considered life threatening.
Unfortunately the same can not be said for one passenger of the vehicle, who currently does have potentially life threatening injuries, according to MEDIC. Of the eight passengers, six were taken to CMC Main, whereas the more seriously injured parties were rushed to Presbyterian Main.
At this moment, all we know is that a “sedan-type” car and the SUV carrying the eight passengers were involved in the accident. However, no details have been released as to fault or cause of the accident.
The Rock Hill Child Injury Attorneys
To minimize or prevent harm if involved in a vehicle accident, it is critical that they be placed in approved child safety seats and that older children be seatbelted, ideally in the center of the back seat. As children grow, the child safety seats change with them, usually based on weight. Follow the guidelines and make sure your child has the proper seat so that they are protected.
If, however, the unthinkable does happen and your child is inured in any sort of serious accident, please contact the child injury attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. We have a team of experienced litigators who are willing to work to get you the help you deserve. Please call us at call us at 877-374-5999, or use the contact form on this page, for a private consultation to discuss your case.
Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday on Steel Creek Road. According to investigators, a man crossing Steele Creek Road near the intersection of Branch Bend Lane was struck by a 2007 Kia.
A man was driving the Kia with three passengers inside at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, but died Saturday Morning.
As of yet, no charges have been filed against the male driver.
Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorneys
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. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. If possible, cross streets at marked crosswalks and intersections and make eye contact with drivers you cross in front of. When crossing, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
If one of you loved ones has been killed in a wrongful death action, please call the wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower and we will evaulate your claim. Contact us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.
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 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
According to a recent report ranking the 195 largest U.S. cities, the driving skills of Charlotteans fall far below drivers in other cities in North Carolina as well as the rest of the nation.
The report ranks cities based on the frequency of car crashes. It found that Charlotte drivers, on average, will experience a collision every 8.9 years, compared to the national average of 10 years.
Charlotte was ranked number 120 on the list. As for other cities in North Carolina, Cary was ranked 17th, Fayetteville was 38th, Winston-Salem was 40th, Raleigh 71st, Durham was 74th, and Greensboro was ranked 76th.
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.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the North Carolina Car 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 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A 27-year-old woman lost control of her car and was killed in a crash that occurred Friday morning in north Charlotte. The crash took place at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of East Sugar Creek Road and North Tryon Street.
The woman was driving a 2002 Toyota Highlander when she hit a curb, went up on the sidewalk and flipped several times before coming to a stop in a church yard. When her car began to flip across the intersection, the car hit three other vehicles.
Three other people suffered minor injuries during the wreck. The woman driver was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:21 a.m.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Rock Hill Car Accident Attorneys
90 percent of licensed drivers speed at some point and a shocking 70 percent of licensed drivers admit to committing the offense regularly. As the speed of a vehicle increases, the risk of an accident and the force that could potentially be experienced by the human body in a collision increase exponentially. Traffic engineers and local governments generally use careful calculations and research in determining maximum speeds allowable for safe travel. It’s important to obey the speed limit and practice safe driving techniques for the safety of all travelers on our nation’s highways.
The South Carolina 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.
