Nov 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A woman driver was seriously injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 77 Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at approximately 1:45 p.m. on I-77 near Exit 30 in Davidson when the womans car ran into the rear of a nearly stopped tractor-trailer.
Davidson and Cornelius firefighters had to cut the woman out of her car.
Emergency crews shut down both lanes of the highway while a helicopter landed to evacuate the woman and fly her to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
The southbound lane was re-opened around 2:20 p.m. while the northbound lane remained closed for a while afterward. At 5 p.m., the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported all lanes were open, but traffic remained slow up to at least 5:30 p.m.
Stop-and-go traffic on interstate highways creates a particularly dangerous driving environment that demands drivers to pay extra attention to what is happening around them, and especially in front of them. If you or loved one becomes involved in a serious accident, you need to speak with trusted attorneys that can get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a well-known Charlotte homeless man.
The 58-year-old man, nicknamed “Chilly Willy,” was struck by a 2009 Hyundai Sonata on the 1900 block of East 7th Street at around 9 p.m. Thursday evening.
The man apparently walked out into the roadway from the south side when he was struck by an oncoming car.
The 65-year-old woman driving the car is not currently facing any charges.
Once authorities have filed a report, the Charlotte Department of Transportation will will begin an investigation of the crash. Moreover, safety engineers are gathering crash data for the 1900 block of 7th Street where the crash occurred.
Studies by the NHTSA in 2010 reveal that 4,280 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 70,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the U.S. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic collisions. All road users are expected to share the road, pedestrians and drivers alike. Despite your best efforts, if you or a loved one is still involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A multi-car wreck in south Charlotte left five people injured late Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the 9300 block of Nations Ford Road between Hebron Street and Arrowood Road.
Emergency crews worked for some time to free several victims after becoming trapped in the crash. Two people with life-threatening injuries were transported to Carolinas Medial Center and three others were injured as well.
The crash occurred after a maroon minivan collided with a black SUV at the intersection of Nations Ford and Hebron.
It is still unclear what caused the crash.
In the year 2010, 5,419,000 motor-vehicle crashes were reported and 32,885 people were killed. Every trip to the store or drive across town can has its own set of risks, and a car wreck can change a normal day into a tragic one. The good news is, there are trusted attorneys that can assist you and your loved ones on your path to recovery after a serious accident. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Neighbors in the Charlotte Yorkmont neighborhood are speaking out about drivers that speed way too fast down Nations Ford Road, especially just south of Tryon Street.
Neighbors complain that the stretch of Nations Ford Road, south of Tryon Street is used as a popular short cut for drivers heading toward Tyvola Road.
According to authorities, the people have good reason to reason to worry since the nearby corner of Nations Ford and South Tryon is one of the most dangerous intersections in Charlotte. Furthermore, a local newstation that monitored the stretch of road reported many drivers going more than 15 mph over the speed limit.
Neighbors, especially those with children, hope that the increased news coverage will deter drivers from speeding.
Studies by the Charlotte Department of Transportation reveal that 33,000 cars driver by the intersection of Nations Ford and South Tryon each day and that there have been 44 crashes at that intersection between years 2008-2011. Speeding only increases the chances of being in a crash. If a serious accident happens to you or a loved one, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys can assist you in finding the most successful path to recovery.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Dozens of people have gathered to raise money for a Charlotte woman and her daughter after they were seriously injured in a recent motorcycle crash in Charlotte.
The silent auction fund-raiser is taking place at Amo’s Southend to raise money for medical and household bills.
The woman and her daughter were injured in a crash that happened in July on Interstate 485 in July.
Both the woman and her daughter were in a coma for several weeks after the accident. The woman has just recently begun walking and talking. She cannot begin work until doctors determine just how severe her brain injuries are. Luckily, her daughter has fully recovered after coming out of the coma.
Studies from NHTSA reveal that 4,502 motorcyclists were killed and 82,000 injured in 2010. Motorcycles can be a blast and a fun escape from the confines of a car; however, it’s no mystery that motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injury given their exposed nature. So it’s especially important for road users to share the road and stay aware of the presence of motorcyclists. If you have been in a serious motorcycle accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 2, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are injured after an accident involving a school bus in west Charlotte Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. in the 2900 block of Wilkinson Boulevard. According to emergency crews, a 21-year-old Charlotte man suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
It took 18 firefighters 20 minutes to rescue the man from his car after colliding into the rear of the school bus.
The driver of the bus was also injured and was transported to CMC. Luckily, no students were on the bus at the time of the crash.
According to witnesses, there was heavy traffic on the road at the time of the crash.
When there’s heavy, stop-and-go traffic on the road, the likelihood of a crash increases exponentially. During times of high traffic, it’s more important than ever to stay alert and pay attention to what is going on around you. If you or your loved ones find yourselves in a serious accident, call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
