Oct 19, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a violent crash between a CATS bus and a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tyvola Centre Driver and West Tyvola Road when the bus and the tractor-trailer collided causing the CATS bus to turn over on its side.
According to Medics, nine people were rushed to area hospitals, including the bus driver.
A spokesperson for CATS says that the bus was making a routine stop when it was hit in the rear by the tractor-trailer. At the time of the crash the bus had 11 passengers.
Charlotte Mecklenburg police on the scene had to shut down all inbound and outbound lanes on Tyvola Road for several hours while conducting an investigation of the crash. The road was reopened around 8 p.m.
No charges have been filed as of yet.
Although truck drivers are generally required to have skills above that of the normal driver, the size of these vehicles provides reason enough to exercise extra vigilance in their presence. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our experienced litigators will investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire our skilled accident attorneys so that you and your loved ones can rest easy and feel confident on your path to recovery.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
At least two were critically injured in a violent crash in north Charlotte Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 4:15 p.m. on Statesville Avenue at the I-85 Service Road when a vehicle flipped, trapping at least one person inside. Over a dozen firefighters were working for 15 minutes to extract the person from the car.
Both people involved in the crash are suffering from serious injuries and were transported to Presbyterian Hospital.
The peak hour motor vehicle crashes occur in Charlotte is between 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour traffic presents a unique mix of problems since many drivers are leaving from work fatigued, stressed and ready to get home. To make matters even worse, there are a lot more drivers on the road. So it’s not surprising that rush hour accidents occur more frequently. If you are driving in rush hour traffic, stay alert and aware of what is happening around you and ahead of you. Try leaving early for your destination so that you wont feel as if you have to hurry. If you know you will be in traffic for a while, find an enjoyable radio station or book on tape to ease the stress of traffic.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident during rush hour or any other time of day. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Nine people were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries after a crash that occurred west of uptown Charlotte Sunday evening.
The wreck happened just after 7 p.m. near the intersection of Freedom Drive and Toddville Road near Interstate 85 when a van crashed into a guard rail. The crash sent nine people to the hospital with injuries.
Authorities are continuing an investigation on the cause of the crash and whether anyone will be facing charges.
Most drivers admit that interstate driving can be tricky. However, it’s important to remember that it’s nothing more than a really big long road. Practicing safe driving on our nations interstate highways depends, in a large degree, on your driving in a predictable way and paying attention to what’s going on around you.
If you find yourself injured from a serious motor vehicle accident call the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to discuss your recovery plan. We can investigate all aspects of a serious accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. We can help you get the justice you deserve.
Oct 17, 2012 | Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Monday was interesting for Clover High School students, when they witnessed two teens get into a fist fight in the hallway. According to the witnesses, both girls dropped their book bags and charged each other. Thereafter, the girls started swinging.
Teachers abruptly separated the two 15-year-olds while the school resource officer charged them with “assault and battery“, as well as a “disturbing schools charge.”
One of the girls reported to the officer that when she got out of her out of school suspension, she ran into the other girl. That is when the arguing began and what eventually turned into a fist fight. additionally, the officer learned that the other girl and her sister and reportedly planned to ” jump” the girl Friday afternoon.
This however, has not been the first incident to erupt between the girls. In fact,this was the second violent report between the two ladies within the past two weeks.
Subsequently, the officer notified the department of Juvenile Justice of the incident, and the “jumper” was taken to the county’s juvenile holding facility.
Sometimes high school can be tough. It can be exceptionally difficult when you fear the students you attend school with. Although there are numerous supervisors, teachers, and other employees that walk the hallways, students still find away to escape the view of “adults” when they want to break the rules. Not only is fighting on school grounds a violation of school rules, but it also violates the state of South Carolina’s criminal laws.
An “assault and battery” may or may not result in serious injury. If you or a loved one find yourselves involved in this type of situation, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our experienced criminal defense team includes attorney Robert J. Reeves, with over 23 years of trial experience, and former state prosecutor, J. Tyler Burns. Contact us today at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll free, and let us hear your side of the story to help you get the justice you deserve.
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Oct 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last weekend was grim for one Hilton Head pedestrian, when a driver struck the victim while driving at a fairly high-speed. According to the police report, the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m., when the 42-year-old victim was walking apparently in the middle of the road when he was hit.
It was a Sunday evening, and the victim was enjoying a nice evening stroll in the Okatie community, right off of Hilton Head Island.
The victim was immediately taken to memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Unfortunately, the man lost his life an hour and a half later, at 11:00 p.m.
Currently, police are investigating the death and looking diligently for the “hit-and-run” killer.
Pedestrians are involved in accidents all the time for numerous reasons. Sometimes, both the pedestrian and the driver can be to blame. If the pedestrian is in the middle of the road with dark clothing, and the driver truly did not see him, he may not be the one to blame. What if the pedestrian was intoxicated and ran in front of the car? However, what if the driver were the intoxicated one and the pedestrian was on the walking path beside the road?
No matter who is to blame, a “hit-and-run” is never acceptable behavior. To harm a person and then flee the scene is a serious criminal matter. If you, or a loved one has been injured in any sort of pedestrian or “hit-and-run” accidents, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll free. Let us evaluate your claim for you for a one-on-one inital consultation, free of charge.
Oct 17, 2012 | Bicycling Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Tips from Charlotte motorists assisted area police in the arrest of a Charlotte woman for a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist with life-threatening injuries early Thursday morning.
According to authorities, the crash happened at approximately 5:50 a.m. when the 50-year-old bicyclist was struck in the 13900 block of Brown Grier Road off of Steele Creek Road, near Kennedy Middle School in South West Charlotte. The bicyclist underwent surgery for the serious injuries that he suffered from the crash that evening.
Shortly after the crash, police received tips from a motorist of someone driving erratically on I-485 in eastern Mecklenburg County. N.C. Highway Patrol spotted the woman driving on Interstate 485, at least 30 miles from the scene of the hit-and-run crash. She was taken into custody and is facing charges of driving while impaired, felony hit-and-run, and felony serious injury by vehicle.
Authorities found pieces of broken class and other car parts on the scene of the hit-and-run. Investigators are also examining the damage to the woman’s vehicle which include a shattered, partially collapsed windshield.
The woman remains in Mecklenburg jail under a $52,000 bond.
Road safety is the responsibility of all road users, whether it’s pedestrians, motor-vehicle drivers, bicyclists and other road using travelers. When it comes to bicycle safety, it’s important for drivers to stay alert and bicyclists to practice safe riding. Motorists should always keep out a careful eye for bicyclists before making turns, merging and opening doors next to moving traffic. Drivers should also remember that bicyclists are entitled to share the road with motorists and to respect the right of way even with bicycles. Bicyclists should always remember to maintain control of the bicycle, always wear a protective helmet, stay visible to drivers, and ride with traffic.
Call the law offices of Robert J. Reeves at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and have your claim evaluated today. We are ready, willing, and able to meet with you one-on-one, free of charge to discuss possible recovery. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
