Sep 18, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Apparently, a trash can is to blame for a serious four-vehicle accident on I-26. The collision injured two people, but caused thousands to be late for work this past Monday.
According to the police report, the accident occurred when a car stopped on the bridge to avoid hitting a trashcan that was left in the roadway. From there, the chain-reaction crash continued with the second car rear-ending the first vehicle. The third vehicle then rear-ended the second, and the fourth vehicle hit the third, causing it to flip over.
The four car pile-up caused all but one of the four highway lanes to be closed down while emergency crews rapidly worked on cleaning up the mess.
The South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of traffic fatalities has been unexpectedly increasing as the months go on. In fact, for the first three months of 2012, the number of fatalities was at an all-time high.
NHTSA further released that approximately 7,630 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the first quarter, a 13.5 percent jump over the same period in 2011. With these numbers increasing at the rate they are, one can never be too safe while driving.
However, in the event that you or a loved one are involved in a motor vehicle collision, please contact the car accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to have your claim evaluated! Litigation maybe the only avenue to take to recover the medical costs and other damages that you may have lost. For more information on your options, please call us at 877-374-5999 for a private consultation to evaluate your case.
Sep 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A South Carolina resident, son, schoolmate, and friend lost his life when he was leaving his father’s gravesite.The son was apparently speeding after the visit in his 1998 Mercedes convertible, when he lost control and drove off the right side of the road. His convertible incidentally hit a drain pipe, flipping the car over on the 15-year-old driver.
It was reported that the teen died on impact around 8:00 p.m. two Fridays ago. The victim was the only person in the vehicle at the time of collision. A friend was however, driving behind him. Speed has subsequently been listed as a contributing factor according to the coroner’s report.
South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorneys
In the State of South Carolina, teenagers are allowed to get their driver’s licenses after obtaining a learners permit on their 15th birthday, in conjunction with completing a driver’s education course. After three months, the teens are then given their restricted licenses, that allow them to drive alone during certain hours. However, these hours maybe extended if the teen has school or work that they can justify going to after the time in question.
If you or your child has been involved in a serious car accident, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to evaluate your claim. It is often times difficult to ascertain who exactly is at fault, and with the proper car accident attorney by your side, we can help you do just that, and recover the damages you deserve.
Sep 18, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
This past weekend was a dangerous one for drivers of secondary and rural roads, according to the SCDOT reports. Accordingly, five people were killed from car collisions while using South Carolina’s rural and back roads for their travels.
One individual who lost his life was a marine stationed in Georgia and headed back to the base from a long weekend in South Carolina.
S.C. Highway Patrol Cpl. states that the marine appeared to have been traveling south on Friendship Road at a high rate of speed when his GMC truck went off the road. The marine veered back and forth several times attempting to stabilize the vehicle before the truck left the right side of the road and struck a tree before going airborne, and eventually overturning, taking the marine’s life. The Coroner’s report states that he died from massive head and neck trauma due to the collision, which occurred sometime after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Moreover, it has been released that the marine was not wearing his seat belt, and speed was a contributing factor to the collision.
The South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP.
In the event that you or a loved one has been invovled in any sort of motor vehicle accident and suffered a personal injury, please contact the offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to discuss your claim! It is imperative that you call and inquire about your motor vehicle accdient as soon as possible. Let us evaulate your claim for you. You may need the litigation process in order to obtain the damages you may be enetitled to recover. Hire the best car accident attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in.
Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
At least three motorists were rescued on Monday morning after being trapped in their vehicles during the massive flooding that occurred in Lancaster and surrounding counties. The rescues took place on Langley Road near S.C. 9, Cimarron Road and Hershel Plyler Road.
High water in Lancaster is placing motorists at a higher risk of being involved in an accident or being trapped in their vehicles.
Areas located near Lancaster and Chesterfield counties have received over seven inches of rain and several flood warnings have also been issued. With more rain on the way, the Sheriff’s Office continues to warn motorists of trouble spots prone to flooding.
Lancaster Car Accident Attorneys
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. Therefore, it is necessary to stay informed and take appropriate safety precautions.
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. 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. If the worst does occur, it is important to take the appropriate precautions by hiring the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence!
Sep 17, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized
It’s an unfortunate fact of the law that sometimes those with legitimate personal injuries and a legitimate entitlement to recovery do not recover because of a procedural failing. The recent South Carolina Supreme Court Case Mims v. Babcock Center represents one of the lucky cases, where the law recognizes substantive injury over formalistic procedure.
In that case, an attorney filed a complaint in 2007 only to never serve process on any of the claimed defendants. Defendants did in fact learn of the lawsuit, but the injured person’s attorney did not continue to pursue the claim.
Later, in 2008, a second complaint was filed alleging to be an amendment to the earlier 2007 complaint. Process was served for the second complaint on all defendants. The problem is that SC Code § 15-3-20(B) requires that service be made within 120 days of filing a lawsuit. The trial court dismissed the entire case, without prejudice (meaning the suit could be refiled), on the grounds that the plaintiff’s lawyer failed to serve process within 120 days of filing as required by the statute.
The South Carolina Supreme Court, however, held that the full extent of SC Code § 15-3-20(B) is exerted by Rule 3(a) of the SC Rules of Civil Procedure, i.e. that:
(1) an action is commenced upon filing the summons and complaint, if service is made within the statute of limitations, and
(2) if filing but not service is accomplished within the statute of limitations, then service must be made within 120 days of filing.
Read the whole opinion below the fold.
Rock Hill Personal Injury Attorneys
If you have been injured in any sort of accident, contact the personal injury attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower at 877-374-5999 or at this link. We have the experience to get you your best recovery.
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Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A truck driver traveling on I-80 on July 16 witnessed a terrible wreck when a pickup truck pushed a minivan off of the road, and then hit another car, pushing it into the median.
Noticing that the car victims were already receiving assistance from several bystanders, the truck driver turned his attention to severely crumpled the minivan. A man and a woman were frantically trying help their three children, who were still trapped inside, out of the minivan.
The truck driver, who was a first responder and former paramedic and EMT, was able to describe the emergency to the 911 operator based on his medical expertise. He then went to work trying to extract each child from the vehicle, starting with the most accessible child, a 5-year-old boy who was on the second row seat of the minivan. He instructed bystanders to lay him on the ground in accordance with spinal injury precautions.
Emergency personnel began to arrive and offer further assistance as the next two children were carefully extracted from the vehicle.
According to the truck driver this was the worst motor vehicle accident he had ever seen, and noted that the injuries ranged from a broken pelvis to broken legs, hips, arms and jaws, to fractured skulls and internal bleeding. For his efforts that day, he has received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate, and patch.
South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys
Transportation is a must when it comes to meeting the every day needs of a family. However, the importance of taking the right safety precautions in the event of an accident cannot be overstated. Recent studies by the NHTSA show that car crashes are ranked number one in causes of child fatalities in the U.S. In fact an average of 3 children age 14 and younger were killed and 469 were injured every day in the United States in motor vehicle crashes. Using the right safety seats, seat belts, and restraints can make a difference of life or death for your child in the unfortunate event of a serious accident.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the most careful of individuals and family members can be involved 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 ensure that you and your family gets the best protection. 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 your family can invest the most confidence!
