Oct 1, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
The Rock Hill Police Department received a disturbing phone call this past Sunday, when an 11-year-old child called to report that her mother was drunk driving while the child was a passenger in the vehicle. According to the Rock Hill police report, the 38-year-old mother was subsequently charged with a DUI and child endangerment.
When the police arrived at the child’s home, the little girl pointed out the car her mother was driving and who her mother was. The police found the vehicle parked sideways on the sidewalk, partially blocking pedestrians from the entrance way to the apartment complex.
Moreover, the child told the police that she was the only passenger on the car at the time the mother was driving; that the mom had already consumed two beers and two medium-sized margaritas; and lastly, that the mother had almost hit two cars while driving herself and the daughter home.
At first, the mother was hostile towards the police until that amounted in failure. In a second attempt, the mother became flirtatious with the officer, winking and calling one “love,” in attempts to escape charges.
Fortunately, the flirting had no impact and the mother was properly charged.
As we all know and appreciate, small children are the most vulnerable among us, and great care must be taken to protect their safety. Accidents can happen quickly if proper steps are not taken by those in charge of their welfare. Despite our best intentions, however, needless accidents still happen, and injuries will occur. Hopefully, the injuries will be minor.
However, if your child is seriously injured, you need to know what to do first and what to expect. The experienced child injury attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP are standing by to help. For more information on your options, call us at 877-374-5999 for a private consultation to evaluate your case.
Oct 1, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Northwestern and South Pointe High football game sparked some controversy last Friday that ended with one 14-year-old girl getting punched in the jaw.
According to the Rock Hill police report, the 14-year-old girl was sitting with some friends when a 16-year-old student began to argue with them. “Taking the fight outside,” the boys left the stands around 8:15 p.m. The girl followed the boys outside, when a 16-year-old from a rival school jumped the fence and charged a boy in the 14-year-old girl’s group of friends.
It was at that moment that the girl stood in between the boys to hopefully prevent injury. Unfortunately, she was the one who got injured when one boy pushed her and then subsequently hit her in the jaw. The boys all fled the scene when the police were called in.
Luckily, the aggressor was found and charged with second-degree assault and battery, as well as disturbing schools.
Charges of assault and battery can become very confusing for one who is unfamiliar with the law. The reason it becomes complex is because there is both a civil and criminal charge for each. At times, people being charged with assault and battery are unaware if they have been criminally, or civilly charged for their actions.
At Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, we can help you through the litigation process, and answer all of your unresolved questions. Whether you are the aggressor or victim, we are trained and experienced in both civil personal injury, and criminal defense. Please call our law office today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Sep 27, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A first date ended in tragedy for two Louisville residents last Saturday night. The two lovebirds had apparently rented a moped for their first date, when a car turned left and collided into the young couple.
The woman suffered serious injuries, and is currently in the hospital in ” grave condition.” The man, however, never even made it to the hospital and died on scene.
According to the police report, the accident occurred around 11:00 p.m. Saturday night, where the driver of the Ford Focus was heading southbound, when he attempted to make the left hand turn. Simultaneously, the driver of the moped was heading north, when the two vehicles collided.
Luckily, the driver of the Ford Focus was not hurt; unfortunately, the same can not be said for the lovebirds. It was the very first date, and neither of them were wearing a helmet.
Police are still investigating the crash.
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. Rock Hill is full of rural roads that are not always well-lit. To ensure you and your loved one’s safety, please be vigilant of all other drivers on the road, whether it be by car, motorcycle, tractor-trailer, or even a moped.
We are experienced wrongful death lawyers and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Sep 27, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last year, a Clover woman was killed in an early morning accident after running a stop sign and subsequently running into a tree, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. According to the South Carolina Highway patrol report, the 31-year-old ran a stop sign and the intersection of Boyd Roads and Jim McCarter near the city limits of Clover and Lake Wylie.
Apparently, the woman’s identity was not immediately released, as she was a prominent member of Clover society, being the president of the York Rotary Club at one time, as well as a member of the Greater York Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene due to the impact of crash. No one else was riding and her car, and no other drivers were reported to of suffered any injuries.
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than suffering the loss of a loved one. However, if you suspect that a member of your family has died as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or wonton misconduct of someone else, it will be important to contact a wrongful death attorney to ensure your interests are protected. Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex and emotionally difficult for everyone involved. It’s necessary to have someone on your side that can help you and your family on the path to recovery.
Contact us today to evaluate your claim at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in. We are ready, willing, and able to fight for the justice you deserve.
Sep 26, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
There was a shooting in NorthWest Charlotte last week around 2:00 p.m. on Taylor Avenue, right off of Beatties Ford Road.
Sadly, the shooters targets were students at the Northwest School of Arts and University Creative Arts Academy. Subsequently, the school had to be placed on lockdown as police searched the nearby neighborhoods for the shooter.
A female was shot, however her injuries are minor.
The Rock Hill Child Injury Attorneys
As we all know and appreciate, small children are the most vulnerable among us, and great care must be taken to protect their safety. Accidents can happen quickly if proper steps are not taken by those in charge of their welfare. Despite our best intentions, however, needless accidents still happen, and injuries will occur. Hopefully, the injuries will be minor.
However, if your child is seriously injured, you need to know what to do first and what to expect. The experienced child injury attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP are standing by to help. For more information on your options, call us at 877-374-5999 for a private consultation to evaluate your case.
Sep 24, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Last Thursday, a University of South Carolina sophomore was killed in a single-car collision off of Interstate 26, near Interstate 95.
According to the Coroner’s report, the 19-year-old student dies of blunt force trauma to the head, due to the impact of the crash. S.C. Highway Patrol investigators stated that the teenager was traveling eastbound, around mile marker 164, when her 1998 Mazda ran off the side of the road, subsequently striking a tree and catching on fire.
Interstate 26 had one lane shut down for upwards to five hours after the accident. This accident is currently still under investigation.
The Rock Hill Head Injury Attorneys
Closed head or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain as a result of an accident or trauma. Nevertheless, injury victims who suffer serious brain trauma seldom fully recover and are often left with permanent injuries that will change their lives forever. And, even if they do recover, there are months, if not years, of painful and difficult rehabilitation. The medical treatment and bills are tremendous. And the toll on the entire family can be formidable
If you, or a loved one has suffered from any sort of traumatic brain injury due to a serious accident or trauma, please contact the head and brain injury attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP. Please call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. We are ready, willing, and able to hear your side of the story, and fight for the justice you and your family deserve.
