Dec 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A North Carolina child is dead after being involved in an accident with a 15-year-old driver who fled from police, causing his car to run off the road and strike a tree.
According to authorities, an officer noticed the vehicle speeding while heading sound on U.S. Highway 52 on Saturday morning around 11:55 p.m.
The 9-year-old that was sitting in the passenger seat of the car was pronounced dead on the scene. The 15-year-old was treated and released at a nearby hospital.
Police are continuing their investigation into the chase and the crash.
The rates for traffic accidents are higher for teens than any other age group. It’s unfortunate, but the lack of experience leaves young drivers with poor hazard and risk detection, lower skill levels, and distracting tendencies. It’s important that new drivers have thorough instruction and good examples to follow in the form of parents and other mentors. If a young driver in your family experiences a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A 2-year-old boy is dead and three others injured after an illegal street race ended in a violent crash on Interstate 77 early Saturday morning.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 1 a.m. near West Boulevard after two racing vehicles ran into one another and then slammed into a guardrail.
Three people were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A two-year-old boy died as a result of the crash.
The driver of one of the racing cars,20, was ejected in the crash.
The 22-year-old driver of the second car and his passenger, 22-year-old mother of the deceased toddler were both injured in the collision.
Troopers say the drivers of both vehicles had alcohol in their system. The three surviving victims are recovering in the hospital.
The incident shut down I-77 northbound near mile marker 8 for over two-and-a-half hours Saturday morning.
According to officials, charges will be filed.
In 2001, NHTSA reported that street racing was listed in police reports as a factor in 135 fatal crashes. The fact is, illegal racing kills. The rush is never worth the danger of a potentially fatal collision. If you are hurt in an accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 20, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing an investigation into a fatal accident that killed a toddler Saturday morning.
The incident occurred around 10:40 a.m. Saturday morning on Steele Road, outside of Waxhaw.
According to authorities, the 29-year-old father was backing out of his driveway when he somehow ran over his young daughter.
Officials say the baby girl was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center Main, but was later pronounced dead. A spokesperson for the investigation reported that neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the incident.
The toddler was a mere 16 months old. The father is not facing charges at this time.
Studies reveal that every week in the United States approximately fifty children will be backed over by vehicles with at least two being injured fatally. Tragically, over 70 percent of these incidents involves a driver that is a parent or close relative. There is always a responsibility for drivers to be aware of what is behind their vehicle before backing up; However, when small children are present, that duty becomes more important than ever. If you or a loved one is hurt in an accident, Call Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 16, 2012 | Child Accidents, Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Two men were assaulted last weekend at a South Lounge, a club to teenagers, located on the 100 block of South Congress Street in York, SC. The owner of the club is being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, transfer of beer/wine for underage person’s consumption and unlawful storage of alcohol according to the police report.
The club is designed for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. According to the report, the police department was alerted of the activities by 
two 22 year old men who were visiting the club for a birthday party.
If someone you know has been charged with an alcohol related crime, it is important to have competent legal defense on your side. Call the Law Offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 9, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Davidson woman has died after being involved in a head-on collision on N.C. Highway 150 South in Tyro Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 3:00 p.m. when a Ford Mustang being driven by a 21-year-old man struck her. The man was driving his car north on N.C. 150 and crossed the centerline, striking the woman’s vehicle head-on.
According to reports, the woman was on her way to pick up medicine for her 8-year-old daughter who was suffering from a sore throat. Riding with the woman in her Chevrolet Cavalier was her two children, ages 9 and 8, and another child, age 9.
The woman, along with all three, passenger children, was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The woman, a 28-year-old student at Davidson County Community College, was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon at WFBMC.
The children have since been treated and released.
Studies conducted in 2010 by NHTSA reveal that an alarming 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. With motor vehicle travel being the most popular means of transportation, and the ever increasing number of drivers on the road, there are always reasons to practice safe driving and take all appropriate precautions for the safety of you and your passengers. However, it’s not always possible to protect ourselves and family members from the erratic driving of other road users. If you or your loved ones are involved in a serious accident, call the competent Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 5, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Two Seneca, South Carolina teens were killed last Thursday, when a pick-up truck collided with the moped they were riding.
The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night, in Oconee County near Seneca.
There were three people present at the time of the accident, including the two fatalities, and the pickup truck driver. The truck driver suffered no serious injury, however the same can not be said for the teens on the moped.
Both of the victim’s were 17-year-old males who attended High School together. One victim died on scene, as the other died about an hour after being hospitalized at the Oconee Medical Center Emergency Department.
Neither teen was wearing a helmet.
The authorities are currently conducting an investigation, and autopsy reports will soon be concluded to hopefully give the families some answers.
There is no greater loss than losing a loved one, but it is especially hard when you don’t have any warning. Someone else’s negligence can change your life forever in a fatal accident.
We at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower are experienced wrongful death attorneys and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. We represent and protect those left behind. Contact us today at 803-548-4444 or toll free at 877-374-5999.
