Nov 15, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A local high school teacher was killed in tragic car accident Thursday involving a dump truck.
The crash happened in Cabbarus County on Highway NC 200 at around 4:30 p.m. while the man was on his way home from work at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill.
The crash involved the teacher’s passenger vehicle and a dump truck.
Unfortunately, the teacher did not survive the crash. Details on the cause of the crash or other injuries are not yet available.
The peak hour for motor-vehicle crashes in Charlotte and surrounding areas is between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. It’s clear that the increased number of cars on the road and the fatigue people experience on their commute from work has an impact on the likelihood of a crash. If you are in a serious accident, you need someone on your side that you can trust. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free to speak directly with an attorney. Hire the best accident attorneys and find your most successful path to recovery.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two teens are in critical condition after a violent car crash involving two vehicles on College Avenue Monday morning.
The 18-year-old male who caused the crash was traveling approximately 70 mph in a 55 mph zone when he lost control of his car, crossed the centerline and struck another car.
The teen was driving a small, green Honda, which was reduced to a crumpled pile of metal after the collision. First responders had to cut away the roof to extricate two passengers from the back of the car.
The driver is in critical condition at Carolinas Medical Center Main, along with another teen who was riding with him at the time of the accident. Other passengers have since been released from area hospitals.
A North Carolina Highway Patrol spokesperson has reported that the car that was struck contained three people who, luckily, did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.
The teen was charged with reckless driving and no operator’s license, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol. Witnesses one the scene also confirmed that he did not own the car he was driving.
Family members of the teen driver say that he is not doing well and remains in critical condition.
Speeding triples the chances of being involved in a traffic collision and is the leading factor in fatal crashes. Obeying the speed limit is not only a matter of complying with the law. It is a way of practicing safe driving that could make the difference of life or death for you, your loved ones, as well as other road users. If you are injured in a serious accident, call the 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 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Traffic was brought to a standstill after a multi-car wreck in south Charlotte Friday morning.
The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on Interstate 77 southbound at Arrowood Road and involved four cars.
Although details are still forthcoming, one person was transported to an area hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash remains unclear.
According to studies conducted in 2007, the fewest number of deaths resulting from traffic crashes occur early in the morning. That’s because these hours see significantly less traffic. However, accidents still happen and just because it is early in the morning, doesn’t mean drivers do not need to practice safe driving techniques. No matter what the time of day, if you or a love one is involved in a serious accident, call the talented Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Last Christmas Eve, three family members veered off of a main road in Lancaster,S C making it difficult for people to spot them. It took three days for railroad workers who were reporting to work Monday, to find the family.
The accident occurred on U.S. 521 near the intersection of South Carolina 75. Two adults and one minor were killed in this terrible accident. A tow-truck operator, who Lancaster Police called to help clear the car from the embankment, stated that “these people went right through the needle, the thread of the needle, to end up in between both of those bridges.” Where the car was lying made it impossible for people from the road to see the car.
There is no telling what caused this car to veer from the road and kill these people. They may have been driven from the road by another driver; it could be a design or manufacturing defect in the car; or, it could have been from the drivers own negligence.
A design defect is present when a product is designed in such a way that it is unreasonably dangerous; thus, the manufacturer is liable for any harm that the design defect causes, subject to certain defenses. For example, a three-wheeler may be designed in such a way that it rolls over too easily, and a person is injured by the three-wheeler in a rollover.
A manufacturing defect occurs when a reasonably designed product is produced but is defective in the way it was produced, the manufacturer will be liable for any injury that the manufacturing defect causes. For example, a three-wheeler may be designed in a reasonably safe way (if that is even possible), but in manufacture, this particular three-wheeler’s frame welds were too weak. Then, the three-wheeler injures someone when its frame welds break.
It is important to be careful while navigating the roadways over the holiday season. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a design or manufacturing defect in your automobile or any other product, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower. We are here to assist you with all of your legal questions. If you are a Lancaster, Chester, Rock Hill, or Fort Mill resident, call our Baxter Village office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after a multi-car crash in north Charlotte Friday morning.
The crash was reported around 9:45 a.m. in the 8100 block of University City Boulevard, about a quarter-mile north of the U.S. 29-N.C. 49 split.
According to a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson, it took a crew of 14 firefighters almost 25 minutes to free a motorist from the wreckage.
Medics say two people have been transported to Carolinas Medical Center. One person was suffering from potentially life-threatening injuries.
Details on the cause of the crash are still forthcoming.
Motor-vehicle studies reveal that driving 35 miles per hour is two times more likely to kill someone than if they were going 30 miles per hour or less. Speed is the most common factor in motor-vehicle collisions. Obeying the speed limit can make a difference of life or death for you and your loved ones. If you suffer an injury in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
