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 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Police are continuing their search for a suspect after a pedestrian crossing the street in east Charlotte was severely injured in a hit-and-run accident Sunday night.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officials, the crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Albemarle Road.
The vehicle was traveling inbound when the car struck the victim pedestrian, throwing him to the ground in the roadway.
The vehicle continued to travel and made a u-turn before reaching Sharon Amity Road. According to authorities, the vehicle then passed the crash scene and continued toward the intersections of Redman Road and Central Avenue.
Witnesses on the scene describe the vehicle as a red or burgundy SUV, possible a box style Jeep Cherokee.
The vehicle has damage to the front end and was leaking fluid after leaving the scene.
The victim of the crash was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In 2010, 4,280 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 70,000 were injured in motor-vehicle crashes in the U.S. Sharing the road is a responsibility of all road users, pedestrians and drivers alike. Drivers should always be on the lookout for pedestrians and pedestrians should always remain visible to drivers. If you are involved in a serious accident with a motor-vehicle, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
An elderly couple died last week when their home caught aflame. The Coroner reports that the actual cause of death was due to smoke inhalation. The fire has since been ruled a tragic accident
The Greenville Fire Department was called to the scene of the accident around 12:15 a.m. They reported that the flames were upwards to 20 feet in the air when they arrived.
The couple was found upstairs, most likely attempting to escape the fire. It is believed by investigators that the fire began on the second floor, blocking the couple’s escape down the stairs.
Death can occur in an instant. Oftentimes, you don’t even get to say goodbye. Your world has just stopped, but everything seems to be happening all at once. You are devastated and don’t know what to do or where to turn. You have many questions but very few answers. People are asking you to make so many decisions when you are still trying to figure out what happened.
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 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.
Nov 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Neighbors are speaking out about a dangerous five-lane intersection in Kannapolis.
Residents are required to use busy five-lane intersection to get to and from their homes after the city closed down a road allowed for safer access.
Neighbors have commented that many people have been hurt in the past due to the unsafe roadways.
Mclain Road used to paved and gave access to a stoplight to get on to Highway 29; however, after years of flooding, the city decided against fixing the road and closed it instead.
Now neighbors have to cross the busy Highway 29 intersection, and with continuing developments along the road, traffic is only increasing.
According to city officials, the city has looked into rebuilding the road to prevent flooding, but the impact of the closure and the expenses may be too burdensome.
Intersections can be a particularly dangerous area for road users, especially during peak hours of use, such as rush hour when vehicle volumes are at their highest. That’s why it’s important to be aware of what is happening around you, expect the unexpected (like someone running a red light), and use all appropriate signals. If you are injured in a serious accident, you need competent attorneys on your side for a successful path to recovery. Call the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 6, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A tragic accident occurred Wednesday night when a child was struck in the head by a passing van while trick-or-treating.
The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. after the boy was struck by the passenger side mirror of a van near the intersection of Smokey Creek and Calico Roads in Lenoir. A chunk of the mirror was recovered from the scene.
According to authorities, the 7-year-old boy was conscious and talking when he was transported to an area hospital from the scene.
Officials with North Carolina Highway Patrol continue to look for the Dodge Caravan with damage to the passenger-side mirror.
The chances for pedestrians being hit at by a motor-vehicle increase exponentially when it gets dark out. And with the number of pedestrians that are out and about on Halloween night, the increase in pedestrian accidents is frightening. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys will work with you and find the optimum path to recovery.
Nov 5, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A man from Chester, SC died Sunday morning after a skydiving incident gone awry.
Authorities reported that the sky diver was killed when he landed too hard at an airport in Chester around 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The man was airlifted to Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, where he subsequently died. 
According to the police reports, the accident was not caused by any malfunction of the plane. Moreover, it was unknown if the sky diver was diving alone, or if the victim had been diving in a group, or even perhaps the victim had been strapped to another sky diver during the jump.
The company that coordinated the dive was Skydive Carolina. It was reported additionally that there were no issues or problems with the parachute the diver was using, and no other equipment malfunctioned.
Thus, an investigation will be conducted to answer some of these unknown questions.
Being involved in any sort of accident can been devastating. Moreover, when someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, you often feel helpless and weak. You are confused, concerned, and scared of what may happen. Contacting an attorney is often times the best way to sift through some of these troublesome issues. Let us take this burden off of you. Contact the experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower today. Call us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak with one of our attorneys directly.
