Dec 28, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three people were injured after a school bus wreck in northeast Charlotte Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on University City Boulevard near Interstate 85 south.
The Morehead Stem Academy bus was carrying 31 students at the timd of the crash. Three people were taken to CMC University with minor injuries.
Luckily, none of the students on board the bus were injured. There is still no word on the cause of the accident or possible charges.
Studies in Charlotte reveal that the highest number of motor-vehicle crashes occur between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour has a bad reputation for good reason. With so many vehicles on the road, testing the patience of motorists to the extreme. If you or a loved one is involved in a rush-hour, motor vehicle accident, or a serious accident at any other time of the day, our attorneys can help. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 16, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Uptown streets were shut down Tuesday morning after a crash involving a school bus and a pedestrian.
The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Tryon Street near Stonewall Street. A portion of Tryon Street was briefly blocked while crews cleared the scene.
Luckily, no one riding the school bus was injured; however, the pedestrian that was struck suffered injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
Since 2001, 1,368 people have died in school transportation related crashes—that’s an average of 137 fatalities per year. Moreover, the majority of these fatalities, were occupants of the other vehicles involved. School buses carry our children—the most precious cargo on the road. So the importance of practicing safe driving around school-transportation vehicles cannot be overstated. If you are injured or hurt in a serious accident, protect your rights by calling the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after an accident involving a SUV and a CATS bus happened on Clanton Road Thursday morning.
The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Clanton Road near Interstate 77 after a SUV and a CATS bus collided.
Emergency crews had to block a portion of the intersection while working the scene. According to MEDIC, two people were injured in the accident. One person suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The bus had two passengers at the time of the wreck, but they were not injured.
The studies conducted in 2010 by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Of the fatalities involving large vehicles, such as commercial trucks and busses, 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. It’s essential that drivers of these large vehicles share the road and other motorists stay visible to the drivers of large vehicles. If you or someone you know is injured in a serious accident call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after an accident involving a school bus in west Charlotte Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. in the 2900 block of Wilkinson Boulevard. According to emergency crews, a 21-year-old Charlotte man suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
It took 18 firefighters 20 minutes to rescue the man from his car after colliding into the rear of the school bus.
The driver of the bus was also injured and was transported to CMC. Luckily, no students were on the bus at the time of the crash.
According to witnesses, there was heavy traffic on the road at the time of the crash.
When there’s heavy, stop-and-go traffic on the road, the likelihood of a crash increases exponentially. During times of high traffic, it’s more important than ever to stay alert and pay attention to what is going on around you. If you or your loved ones find yourselves in a serious accident, call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 29, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uncategorized
A crash involving a CATS bus and a motorcycle on Friday night has left at least two injured.
The crash happened at the 1500 block on N. Tryon Street at around 10:25 p.m. after the bus, making a left turn from N. Tryon Street onto Dalton Avenue, turned in front of a 1999 Yamaha Motorcycle traveling south on N. Tryon Street.
The motorcyclist was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
At the time of the crash, the bus had 12 passengers. One passenger was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with minor injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
It’s important for all motorists to remember that motorcyclists have the very same rights and privileges as any other motor vehicles on the road. Therefore, motorist should not hesitate to share the road and stay alert to the presence of motorcyclists. Further, motorcycles are encourages to stay visible to other drivers. If you have ever been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of the Motorcycle Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. You and your loved ones can breath easy with the best accident attorneys in their corner.
Oct 23, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
At least 12 people are injured after a crash involving a CATS bus and a truck on North Tryon Street and East 16th Street Thursday morning.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, the bus was traveling south on N. Tryon when a truck lost control and crashed into the bus.
Emergency crews transported seven victims to Carolinas Medical Center Main. Five people were transported to Presbyterian Hospital.
Medics reported that at least one person was suffering life-threatening injuries.
Commuters faced delays in both directions while emergency crews and police worked on the scene.
Sharing the road with large vehicles can be dangerous for drivers who are unaware of the inherit limitations of these vehicles. Knowing a few safety tips, however, can help mitigate the chances of injury or death while on the road. For example, it’s important to keep in mind that large trucks and busses take much longer than other vehicles to stop. So cutting in front of large trucks and busses presents danger in sudden stop situations. Also, drivers should keep in mind that large trucks and busses have blind spots in both the front and back of the vehicle. Remember, if you cannot see the driver in their mirror, the driver cannot see you! Drivers and passengers should always wear proper safety belts and restraints. Lastly, drivers should always avoid aggressive driving and driving drunk.
Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free if you or a loved one have been involved in a serious accident. Our attorneys can be there to assist you along every step on your path to recovery. Hire the most trusted accident attorneys within whom you and your family can invest the upmost confidence.
