Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A portion of U.S. 52 North is closed after an motor-vehicle accident involving an armored truck Monday night.
Davidson County Emergency Crews received a call about the accident at around 9:15 p.m.
At least two people were involved in the crash, and details on the amount of vehicles are still forthcoming. EMS transported one person to an area hospital.
Crews had to close U.S. 52 North between MM 92 and 97.
After sundown, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition are all compromised. So if you will be driving at night, be sure that your vehicle is prepared for the road by checking the working condition of all lights and refraining from drinking alcohol. Avoid smoking while driving. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. Lastly, if you find yourself fatigued, make frequent stops for light snacks and/or exercise. If you are seriously injured in an auto-accident, call 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 14, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized
On Monday night, a Lancaster, SC man was shot while he was chasing after his loose pit-bull at around 10:00 p.m. The police found the man suffering from gunshot wounds in his left arm and chest.
Police reported that the man saw several individuals behind a vacant house, and his dog became unchained from his leash. As the man and his dog ran around the vacant house, shots were fired and he was injured. He managed to run to a neighbor’s house and summon the police.
The man was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition, and Police report that the dog was uninjured. Police have not yet apprehended the shooter.
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of the wrongful act of another, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower. We are prepared to handle your personal injury case. You can reach our Baxter Village, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999 for questions regarding your claim. We are here to help you, so do not hesitate to call us.
Nov 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Charlotte drivers experienced delays Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on a ramp on Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
According to Troopers from North Carolina Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer flipped on a I-85 ramp on Interstate 485 early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened after the load the truck was hauling shifted and caused the trailer to flip. Details on injuries suffered due to the crash are still forthcoming.
The ramp was closed briefly to clear the scene, but was reopened around 9 a.m.
Approximately 50,000 large truck accidents happen every year in the United States. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. Moreover, one in every eight motor-vehicle collisions involves a large truck. When driving around large trucks, remember to stay alert and try to remain visible to the drivers of these vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a crash, contact the competent and talented 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 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A female driver was injured in an accident after driving her car into a Charlotte home Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. after the speeding woman driver lost control of her car and hit a house on Forest Pond Drive.
Those who were inside of the house were startled but were not injured. The home did not suffer any noticeable damage due to the crash.
The woman driver suffered injuries, but details have not yet been revealed.
According to police, the woman is not facing any charges at this time.
Motor vehicle collision studies reveal that speeding triples the chances of being involved in a traffic collision and is the leading factor in fatal crashes. Thats why it’s especially important for drivers to stay aware of speed at all times while on the road and carefully judge what speed is safe for each stretch of road along the way. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you need a competent lawyer to protect you and your family along the path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
