Aug 12, 2013 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A 64-year-old Charlotte resident was killed last weekend near U.N.C.C. after his car flipped several times, fatally injuring the man.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has reported that this accident was caused by a multitude of factors; mainly alcohol and reckless driving though.
The police reports state that judging by the skid marks, the car driven by the now deceased driver, was travelling almost 90 m.p.h. on W.T Harris Boulevard around 3:30 a.m. Many may not know, but the posted speed limit on most of W.T Harris is only 45 m.p.h., as it is not a highway per se.
The speed of the vehicle, combined with the impact of the bank the driver collided into, propelled the car almost a whopping 150 feet from the point of take off. The car then proceeded to flip three times before landing on its hood.
The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, and was thrown from the vehicle onto the pavement.
The county coroner reports that the man died from crash-related injuries, yet the exact time of death cannot be deduced. Speed and alcohol were reported factors to this heinous accident.
The passenger who was travelling with the victim was also injured, but has since been released and it is believed that he will make a full recovery.
If you have been injured in a car accident such as the aforementioned one, then contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999. Mr. Reeves can assist with both the personal injury and DWI aspects of your case.
Aug 9, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
One person has just been pronounced dead after a serious car accident 
in South Carolina’s Catawba County.
The accident occurred late Wednesday afternoon and can be attributed to both reckless driving and the downfall of rain on that particular day.
The location was on a rural road, specifically, County Home Road, near Conover. The road was winding, and the weather did not aid in either driver seeing clearly while operating their vehicles.
Sadly, one man driving a sedan was pronounced dead on the scene. The other vehicle involved had two women in it, respectively as the driver and passenger, and both were seriously injured in the accident as well. They were transported the County’s closest medical facility. The passenger is still in “critical condition,” whereas the driver is in “stable” condition.
Details have not yet been released stating whether or not alcohol was a factor that led to the crash, but the investigation team is diligently working to answer that question and others that may shed some new light on the facts.
If you, or someone you know has been involved in a serious car accident, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 to discuss your options.
Jun 8, 2013 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A car wreck in Catawba County, North Carolina has resulted in two being injured and one has died. The accident occurred last Wednesday afternoon on 
County Home Road, near the town of Conover. Police officials at the scene reported that one man was killed in the accident, and two women were being treated for injuries; one of the women is in serious condition.
According to the report, it is not clear what may have caused the wreck, or whether charges will be filed as a result; however, officials will likely be investigating this situation further.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, and have suffered personal injuries, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a confidential consultation. You can reach our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000, or contact us at our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444.
Jun 5, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
The Police just cited a woman who collided with another vehicle while speeding reckless down Interstate 77 Friday afternoon.
The skid marks on the road mixed with the impact upon the other vehicle gave investigators a measurement to determine the woman was travelling at, was an astonishing 106 miles per hour.
Prior to the accident, a trooper who was parked on the highway spotted the woman erratically changing lanes and increasing her speed. It was around 12:30 p.m, when the officer turned his lights on and began to follow the woman in an attempt to pull her over.
The defendant saw the lights, then “pushed the pedal to the metal,” and got her car up over 100 mph. Before the officer was able to reach her vehicle, the defendant collided with another vehicle.
The 18-year-old defendant went uninjured, but was cited for speeding and reckless driving.
The driver of the impacted car did not suffer any serious injuries, but complained of chest pains, and was treated by Paramedics on scene.
The accident closed down the southbound lane of I-77 for almost an hour.
If you or someone you now has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 for more information.
Jun 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The Charlotte Authorities have just released a report of a man who was attempting to commit suicide, but instead severely injured two others, 
and set an apartment on fire.
Accordingly, the defendant in this case is a troubled man, who in a suicide attempt drank gasoline and lighter fluid, right before he set his apartment on fire.
Apparently, the man was trying to take his own life but instead caused severe damage to everyone else.
The Fire Department was contacted around 10:40 p.m. Monday night to respond to some heavy smoke coming from one apartment.
When they arrived, the complex was beginning to become engulfed with flames. Resident in the other apartments were quickly forced to evacuate due to the imminent damage.
The location of the accident was on the 1700 block of Eastcrest Drive, in East Charlotte. The Charlotte Fire Department reported that tenants may have to stay out of their apartments for a few days, until the ruminants of the incident are cleaned up.
The Firefighters were thankfully able to rescue the man from his own demise, where the police then rushed him to Carolinas Medical Center for immediate aid.
If you are being charged with a serious crime in the Charlotte area, contact the law offices of Robert J. Reeves toll-free at 877-374-5999 for an outline of your options of defense.
Jun 4, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A 20-ear-old Sumter resident is currently being accused of setting a fire to the home he was living in, that resulted in the death of his grandparents.
Authorities report that the grandchild was arrested this past Sunday, after a vicious car chase through the states of Kentucky and Ohio. Apparently the defendant had recently moved from Kentucky to live with his grandparents just a few weeks prior to the incident. There was a previous report initially filed when the defendant had allegedly attacked his elderly grandmother, yet no subsequent charges were filed.
The grandparents were in negotiations with other family members from Kentucky attempting to have the grandson sent back to that state and out of South Carolina.
Then, on Saturday night, firefighters responded to an emergency call reported a fire in the Sumter area. When the firefighters arrived shortly after, they found the bodies of the boys grandparents inside.
Both the 79-year-old grandmother and the 68-year-old grandfather were pronounced dead on the scene.
The boy is currently being charged with two counts of murder, and one count of arson.
No other details are currently available at this time.
For more information on personal injuries, wrongful deaths, and criminal defenses, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 or visit the website’s home page at www.rjrlaw.com
It wasn’t known if Manners had a lawyer or when he would appear in court
