On a Thursday afternoon this past May, two York County Sheriff’s Deputies were injured in serious car accident, that resulted in hospitalization for the police officers.
The accident took place on Interstate 77, shortly before 4:00 p.m., northbound of the Carowinds Blvd. exit, which rests right on the North and South Carolina State line. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), a flat-bed truck “stalled out” in the northbound lane. When the officers saw the truck, the turned their blue-lights on and pulled up behind the stranded motorists. It was at that moment that an SUV came barreling down the highway, striking the patrol car and both deputies.
Both deputies and the driver of the SUV had to be transported to the hospital. However, at this time, no injuries are suspected to be “life-threatening.”
Our Police force should be applauded for keeping our roadways safe. That being said, we as drivers should return the favor, and always keep a watchful eye for the officer’s safety. When an officer pulls a driver over, then will typically walk up the left side of the vehicle, as that is where the driver is sitting. Thus, the officer is standing between the vehicle and the road, only a few feet from oncoming traffic. Please keep this is mind when travelling our roadways; always merge into another lane if possible, to ensure the officer is not met with injury.
We at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower are ready, willing, and able to hear your case. Please contact us if you or your loved one has sustained a serious injury from a car accident. Call us for a detailed review of your case and best options. We can be reached at 803-548-4444 or toll-free 877-374-5999. Hire the best South Carolina car accident attorneyswith whom you have the most confidence in.
One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash that occurred on Wednesday on Interstate 485 in south Mecklenburg. According to N.C. Highway Patrol, the wreck was reported at approximately 1:40 p.m. on the inner loop of I-485 near mile marker 54.
It took firefighters an agonizing 20 minutes to rescue someone who had been trapped inside of a vehicle. Once extracted from the fiery car, the person was taken to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment.
The crash caused congestion between exits 51 and 57 up until almost 3:00 p.m.
Motor vehicle travel has given the modern driver an endless number of advantages and conveniences to enhance our everyday lives. So it’s not surprising that motor vehicle travel is the most common means of transportation in the U.S. However, along with those conveniences, motor vehicle transportation also comes with its own set of disadvantages and risks. Traffic fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes takes its tragic position at the top of the list. In fact, motor vehicle accidents were the cause of an estimated 90 deaths each day in 2010. Moreover, a startling 32,885 people were killed in the approximately 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred in that same year.
Taking the right precautions and driving defensively can literally mean the difference between life or death. However, even the most vigilant of drivers can become involved in a serious accident due to the negligence of other drivers on the road. If 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 thoroughly investigate all aspects of your accident and hold all responsible parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our experienced accident lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
A 19-year-old Rock Hill resident was seriously injured in a pair of knee-boarding accidents on our South Carolina lakes.Rock Hill’s The Herald reported that the victim suffered two separate head injuries via two separate accidents last weekend.The Coroner reports states that the victim fell and hit his head on the board while knee-boarding with some friends on Saturday and Lake Wylie. His friends stated that the victim felt some nausea, but then did not seek out medical help.
The following day, the same individual when knee-boarding a second time, and fell and hit his head again. There, he climbed into a friend’s boat and subsequently fainted. He was flown to the hospital, where he then had surgery, but never regained consciousness.
The victim was taken off life support Monday afternoon.
If you or someone you love has suffered from a brain injury due to any sort of serious accident, you need serious legal help. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, we have the experience necessary to get the recovery you deserve, the best possible recovery. Call us today at 877-374-5999. Let us evaluate your claim and get you the help that you deserve.
A missing persons case came to a tragic end late Tuesday night when an elderly woman was struck and killed along Interstate 85.
The crash occurred around midnight along the southbound land of I-85 near Freedom Drive. Authorities say that the 76-year-old woman, who was in the early stages of dementia, was struck and killed just an hour after being reported missing.
The woman was last seen leaving her home, and told neighbors she was going to get her nails done.
She was later spotted by a driver walking into oncoming traffic before she was struck. According to State Highway Patrol, she was hit by two semi trucks traveling southbound. The drivers told authorities that the woman appeared out of nowhere, and that they attempted to swerve, but there was no time. Authorities say that there was nothing the drivers could have done to avoid the crash.
Troopers believe that the woman was disoriented and did not know where she was. According to the woman’s two sons, she had been to the neurologist just last Tuesday at the hospital.
No charges are being filed against the drivers who hit the woman.
Most pedestrians are hit when attempting to cross the road at places other than intersections. In fact, 63 percent of elderly pedestrian fatalities that occurred in 2010 were at non-intersection locations. With the transportation environment becoming increasingly more complex, and the dominance of vehicles with high speeds and heavy traffic volumes on the main roads, high demands are being placed on pedestrian safety, particularly with regard to the elderly. Yet, people of all populations can be impacted and all pedestrians should protect themselves by staying alert and informed when walking near roads and highways. A few simple tips for pedestrians include walking on the sidewalk. When there is no sidewalk and walking along the road is necessary, walk in the direction facing traffic. When crossing the street, look left, right, and then left again for traffic. Cross marked sidewalks and obey signals. Lastly, make sure drivers can see you by wearing brightly colored clothing.
If you or someone you love has been injured due to a pedestrian accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to discuss your recovery plan. We can investigate all aspects of a serious 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 pedestrian accident attorneys with whom you can invest the most confidence!
A car collision took place last Thursday evening, where two Fort Mill motorists were travelling in the opposite direction and hit each other ” head-on.” Due to the accident, the Fort Mill police and fire departments had to block off Springfield Parkway, near Merritt Road to investigate the collision. The accident involved a 22-year-old man from Lancaster, and a 33-year-old man from Indian Land.
It has been reported that both vehicles were “sedan-type” vehicles that both had to be towed. The two drivers were driving on opposite sides of the road, and somehow, one of the cars passed over the double-yellow line into the other lane. It was at that moment the two cars collided. One of the drivers is reported to of suffered a head injury, while the other is suffering from a leg injury. It has not yet been determined whether or not the injuries are life-threatening, however, the accident was severe enough that both drivers were transported via helicopter instead of by ambulance.
I, like many of you reading this blog, am a fellow Fort Mill resident, and travel Springfield Parkway on my way to work everyday. It is a tragedy to know that two individuals have suffered injuries due to the a collision on one of our highly traveled roads. There are three different schools located on this road. There are stretches of this particular road that are not too well-lit. In fact, at times even I am frightened to travel that road at night.
If you or a loved one find yourselves in the same situation, and suffer a head injury due to any sort of serious accident, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Litigation maybe the only avenue to take to recover the medical costs and other damages that you may have lost. For more information on your options, please call us at 877-374-5999 for a private consultation to evaluate your case. Hire the best South Carolina Head Injury Attorneys with whom you have the most confidence!
New pediatric brain injury research suggests that disability caused by child traumatic brain injury (TBI) does not improve after two or three years meaning that quick intervention is necessary after child brain injury. The research supports the growing view that child brain injury should be viewed in a light different from adult brain injury.
While disability from child brain injury may improve for the couple years after the trauma, the improvement plateaus.
If someone you love has suffered a brain injury, contact the personal injury attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower. We have the experience to get your loved on their best recovery. Contact us at 877-374-5999.
