May 6, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal car accident in Indian Land, where the police found a vehicle that had fallen between two bridges.
The details of the accident are still hazy. What is known is that the first emergency phone call was made at 11:27 a.m.the morning of the accident. The caller stated that they spotted an overturned vehicle in between the intersection of Charlotte Highway( also known as U.S. 521), and Waxhaw Road( or S.C. 75 to the locals.)
The exacts are still unknown, but it is believed that there was a driver and two passengers in the overturned vehicle. The only car to of been reported in the accident was the single, overturned one.
The car is a white 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, found next the the railroads tracks beneath the Charlotte Highway bridge and the Waxhaw Road bridge. The two bridges are right next to the new Lancaster Co. EMS Station on Walnut Creek.
It has not yet been discovered the exact cause of the accident; nor is it known how long the vehicle and the victims were in between the bridges.
If you, or someone you know has been involved in any sort of serious car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP today. For more information, call us toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 6, 2013 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A tractor-trailer lost its bearings and ran off the road and struck a utility pole last Wednesday night, right outside of Rock Hill on S.C. 5.
The collision resulted in knocking out multiple traffic lights, slowing traffic to a complete halt.Specifically, the intersection at S.C. 5 and Herlong Avenue were affected by the outage.
Rock Hill’s Police and Fire Department rushed to the scene of the accident to mitigate the damage. Crews worked non-stop to restore the power to the traffic lights, and clean up the mess the accident created for other drivers.
According to the police reports, the tractor-trailer driver stated that he made a spilt-decision maneuver when he crashed the truck into the utility pole to avoid hitting another vehicle that had just cut him off. He said he thought he would eb better to damage the truck, then to damage a person.
Thus, the driver of the tractor-trailer will not be listed as the “at-fault” driver.
No one suffered any injury due to the accident and no one had to be taken to the hospital.
It took the police about two hours to get the traffic cleared and redirected. Afterwards, traffic was moving smoothly as though nothing had happened.
All too often over-correcting forces drivers into the path of oncoming vehicles or propels them off the other side of the road. Many times, the over-correcting is a result of losing control of the vehicle due to distractions like texting while driving. Drivers should always remain vigilant about safety and pay attention while driving.
If you or someone you know is involved in a serious accident, you need an attorney. Hire the best attorneys for your cause by calling Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower,LLP at 877-374-5999 toll-free.
May 3, 2013 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill motorcyclist and a van collided last month in Rock Hill, SC.
According to the police reports, the motorcyclist was driving on Anderson Road road on a Thursday afternoon when the weather was a little hazy.
The details are not yet finalized, but the reports state that the motorist some how crashed his motorcycle into the side of a Minivan. The damage to the Minivan and it’s driver was slight, but sadly the same can not be said for the motorcyclist.
The medics reported that the motorcyclist had to be airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center after the collision took place. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken to Piedmont Medical Center via ambulance.
This is something that is typical of a motorcycle accident. When a person on a motorcycle is involved in an accident with a driver of a vehicle, often time the motorcyclist is the one who suffers the brunt of the injuries. The reason is, because there is not enough to protect someone on a bike like there is with a car. With the injuries being so grave for bikers, the medics typically have them airlifted to the nearest hospital. Sadly, this bill can usually run anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the severity and the equipment used.
Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to discuss your options after you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Call us toll free at 877-374-5999. We are here to help you during this trying time.
Apr 29, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two Charlotte residents were seriously injured in a potentially life-threatening accident when a car ran off the road and struck the side of a building this past weekend.
Apparently a silver SUV was driving and at the time of incident, was at the intersection of Ardery Kell and Rea Road, closer to the Ballantyne side of Charlotte.
There are no details to what actually led to the crash, and alcohol has not been ruled out as a factor. All that is known as of now is that the accident occurred around 10:30 a.m.
Emergency crews arrived on scene just a few minutes later to clear the debris and help the victims. In fact, one of the victims had to be cut from their vehicle with what is commonly referred to as ” the jaws of life.”
Medics arrived on scene thereafter, and took all three injured parties to Carolinas Medical Center, in Dilworth for observation and treatment.
As of right now, the two people in the silver SUV are still in the hospital with, as stated above, potentially life-threatening injuries. The third person was treated for less serious injuries, and sent home the next day.
The roadway was cleared about an hour after the accident occurred. Few details are currently available concerning the accident; yet the investigation and details is still underway and shortly to be released.
Any type of serious injury can bring harm to the victim and his/her loved ones. One may have an action to recover damages for injuries sustained during an accident. Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower,LLP to consult with one of our personal injury attorneys.
Our personal injury attorneys understand the emotional and financial hardships facing persons injured in an accident and want to help you or someone you might know. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Apr 29, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Travellers driving home from church Sunday morning were disappointed to see that traffic 
was at a complete stop on their way to Sunday brunch.
The police reports have stated that a car accident that happened in the early hours Sunday morning closed two lanes until Sunday afternoon.
The location of the car accident was around mile marker 11 on Interstate -77, just past the John Belk Freeway Exit onto Interstate 277. The accident blocked two lanes of traffic for most of the morning and afternoon; forcing crews to work around the clock to clear the way for other drivers.
As of this moment, the exact cause of the accident is still a mystery to all, but the investigation in discovering that cause is still very much underway.
Any type of serious injury can bring harm to the victim and his/her loved ones. One may have an action to recover damages for injuries sustained during an accident. Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to consult with one of our personal injury attorneys. Our personal injury attorneys understand the emotional and financial hardships facing persons injured in an accident and want to help you or someone you might know. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Apr 29, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two North Carolina men were just identified in a terrible car crash that took place in York County on Saturday night.
According to the police reports, the location of the accident was on South Anderson Road, York, South Carolina.
The two young men, ages 27 and 29, were respectively from Mint Hill and Spring Lake, NC. The York County Coroner has stated that the cause of both men’s death was the impact of the car crash, although toxicology reports are still being conducted.
The details of the accidents are as follows: Around 5 p.m. the 27-year-old was driving his 4-door Toyota, with the 29-year-old sitting in the passenger seat. According to the reports, it was the 27-year-old who then side-swiped another vehicle, consequently being forced off the roadway and into a tree.
Both of the North Carolinians were reported to of been wearing their seat-belts at the time of the incident.
The driver of the vehicle that was side-swiped was a 22-year-old female from Catawba, SC. She was also wearing her seat-belt, but suffered injury and was transported to Piedmont Medical Center for treatment. She is expected to make a full recovery.
The driver of the other car involved, a 22-year-old woman from Catawba, was taken to Piedmont Medical Center with minor injuries. She was also wearing a seat belt, Kelly said.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a vehicle collision, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We can help you with your personal injury claim. For a consultation, you can reach our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000. Further, if you have been injured in South Carolina, you can reach our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
