Oct 10, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
A 44-year old Rock Hill resident was killed while working at Marlboro High School in Bennettsville, NC.
Sadly, the man was a electriction, and lost his life when he was electrocuted when doing some regulatory mainteneice on the generators. It is unclear exaclty when the man was killed becuase he was not founf until Wednesday moring; leaving the possibility that he may have been electrocuted Tuesday night and stayed in the electrical room until morning.
The body was found by a fellow employee who enetered the electrical room to get some supplies. The man was working alone at the time of the accident, where it was reported that he was called to the the highschool to fix the generators.
The victim’s body has been sent to the Medical Univeristy og South carolina, whre an autopsy will be preformed and will provide more answers by Thursday afternoon.
When working with electrical work, employees must be extra cautious not to harm themselves. One should never participate or attempt a job that they have not been properly been trained in. Although it may seem easier to “fix it yourself,” when you are dealing with dangerous or hazerdous chemicals or items, it is always safer to call a “professional.” However, as seen in the above case, even professionals can be fatilly harmed by their trade.
Many Carolinians are injured everyday on the job. If you, or a loved one have been injured on the job, or you have lost a loved one due to a work-related accident, please call the wrongful death and workers’ compensation attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP. Don’t wait one more day to get the justice you deserve. Call us today at 704-499-9000 or toll free at 877-374-5999 and speak with one of our attorneys directly.
Oct 9, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Last Thursday was dangerous for one Rock Hill pedestrian when she was walking along side Cherry Road when she was struck by a vehicle.
The woman works at the Waffle House in Rock Hill, however she was at the entrance of the Kangaroo Express when she was hit by the car; she was stopping by the gas station before her morning shift she reported.
The victim stated that she was hit by a Chevrolet Tahoe in her stomach and on the left side of her body. The SUV driver apparently stopped to apologize and state that he did not see the pedestrian, but he then fled the scene before the police arrived.
The victim was taken to Piedmont Medical Center. The driver has not yet been found.
If you are a pedestrian traveler, be sure stay visible to drivers by wearing bight and/or reflective clothing and carrying a flashlight. Walk and stand clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. If possible, cross streets at marked crosswalks and intersections and make eye contact with drivers you cross in front of. When crossing, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
If one of you loved ones has been seriously injured in any sort of accident, please call the pedestrian accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower and we will evaulate your claim. Contact us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.
Oct 9, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last Thursday in Lancaster, South Carolina, five people were seriously injured in an overnight crash, including an infant.
According to the police report, the accident occurred between 10:30 and 10:45 p.m., where five unnamed individuals were travelling down County Club Drive and the car they were in flipped numerous times before it hit a parked car.
Moreover, the details of the cause of the accident are currently unknown, but what happened afterwards is clear. Two of the passengers were actually ejected from their car seats during the accident. Another passenger was actually pinned in the car from inside the vehicle, as well as the infant, who was also entrapped inside the vehicle. Lastly, the fifth person was able to some how get out of the car, but still suffered serious injury.
All passengers were taken via helicopter to Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster.
No matter what your age, the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 8, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer is recovering after a head on collision that happened in southwest Charlotte that left him seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on the 10000 block of Steele Creek Road.
The officer was driving a marked police car, headed south on Steele Creek Road from Brown-Grier Road toward Westinghouse Boule Road when a Jeep Liberty SUV heading north on Steele Creek Road crossed the double-yellow line and crashed into the officer’s car head on.
The patrol car came to a stop on the shoulder of the road.
Firefighters responding to the crash had to cut off the top of the car to extract the policeman. It took firefighters 36 minutes to free the man from the car.
The officer was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center and remains in serious condition.
The driver of the Jeep SUV was also seriously injured and taken to the hospital by ambulance.
With motor vehicle travel being the number one means of transportation in the U.S., it’s not surprising that motor vehicle crashes were the cause of 90 deaths per day in 2010. Every trip to the store or drive across town presents its own set of risks, and road conditions and weather can vary those risks significantly.
Rain or shine, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. We can investigate all aspects of the 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Oct 8, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A car was severed in half after a Charlotte driver hit a curb, lost control of his car and plowed into a tree along Rama Road early Thursday morning.
At approximately 2 a.m., authorities received a call about a horrific crash that occurred along the 1200 block of Rama Road, just south of East Independence Boulevard.
According to Police, the car was sliced in two through the middle of the passenger cabin. It is believed that if anyone else had been riding in the car, they would not have survived.
Medics rushed the critically injured driver to the hospital. His condition is not known.
Authorities believe the car was headed northbound on Rama Road at dangerous speeds when the driver hit the curb, lost control and crashed into a tree.
The road was shut down while crews worked to investigate and clean up the crash.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Oct 8, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Five were injured in a two-car crash that happened in northeast Charlottte Thursday morning after one car flipped multiple times.
The crash happened at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection of W.T. Harris Boulevard and E. McCullough Drive.
According to authorities, a 62-year-old driver was pulling out of the public library driveway and was unable to see the second car.
The driver of the second vehicle attempted to swerve to avoid the crash and as a result, flipped several times coming to a rest at the median.
The second car had four people in it including the driver and her three children—agens 4, 3, and 2. They were all transported to Carolinas Medical Center. The driver was charged with Driving with a Revoked License and a Child Seat Violation since the car’s seatbelts were being used to secure the children, rather than child restraint seats.
The passenger of the 62-year-old driver’s car was transported to CMC-University for neck pain.
With motor vehicle travel being the most common means of transportation in the U.S., it’s not surprising that motor vehicle crashes were the cause of 90 deaths per day in 2010. In fact, an alarming 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. There are precautions you can take, however, to help protect yourself and your family and to also help decrease the number of deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. Firstly, never drink and drive. It’s always safer to call a cab or a friend. Also, obey posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more you increase your risk of being involved in a crash. Try to avoid distractions like eating, texting or fiddling with electronic devices. Stay alert and never drive while you are feeling fatigued or drowsy. Lastly, always be sure that you and all of your passengers are wearing a seat belt or are properly restrained before you begin your drive.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant of drivers can be involved in a serious accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
