Sep 17, 2012 | Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A South Carolina resident and mother is currently within the confines of jail awaiting bond for the death of her 10-month old baby girl.
The 21- year-old mother was charged in late August with ” homicide by child abuse.” Accordingly, Deputies have reported that the mother/defendant left her daughter in the bathtub on the night of August 20th. The little girl lost all oxygen, and when the paramedics were called, they attempted to revive her. She was on life-support for a week before she passed away at the hospital.
York County Child Accident and Abuse Attorneys
A child’s life is the most precious thing this Nation has. Any time a child’s life is endangered, or even worse, taken, justice should be served. Statistically, 9 out of 10 times a child dies, it is within 1/4th a mile or less from the child’s home. Often times children make mistakes that they are too young to understand, but other times, it is the parent’s who have made the mistake.
No matter what the circumstances are surrounding your child’s injury, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to have your claim heard. With over 75 years combined trial experience, our child accident and abuse attorneys are ready, willing, and able to fight for your child’s rights!
Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
A Rock Hill resident lost his life in a multi-car collision involving a tractor-trailer, that consequently ended in a massive fire on Interstate 85.
The accident occurred last Friday, around 1:45 p.m., on I-85 going southbound near the Statesville Road exit. The tractor-trailer was owned and operated by a Food Delivery Service, who had been travelling to Asheboro, N.C., and were on their way back to Rock Hill, SC. The tractor-trailer was empty at the time of the accident.
When the tractor-trailer slide out of control, it slammed into the back of a female driver’s vehicle, trapping her inside. This particular victim was the first one hit in the multi-car collision at hand.
Speed and alcohol have not been considered as attributing factors to the crash.
York County Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorneys
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a typical trucking accident or ” tractor-trailer” accident occurs when the larger trucks, usually over 10,000 lbs., collides with other vehicles, trucks, or even worse, pedestrians. The DOT statistics states that around 500 thousand of these accidents occur each year. Of these, 5,000 or so end in fatalities. Even more disturbing, one out of every eight traffic accidents that end in death, are involved with a trucking collision.
In the event that you, or someone you love has found themselves involved in a tractor-trailer, truck, or ” big rig” accident, please call the experience Commercial Truck Attorneys at Reeves, Aiken and Hightower, LLP to evaluate your claim and help get you the justice you deserve!
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Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A resident from Lancaster County, South Carolina, passed away last month due to a motorcycle accident that had occurred earlier in the month. The victim clung onto life for about a week, before she finally perished.
According to the reports, the motorcycle accident occurred on S.C. 5, around 4:45 p.m. The victim was riding a 1997 Kawasaki motorcycle westward on S.C. 5, about 12 miles north of the Lancaster county line. The collision occurred when a vehicle traveling east on S.C.5 turned left onto Steel Hill Road, and immediately collided with the victim’s motorcycle. Subsequently, the victim was airlifted to a hospital in Charlotte.
Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Statistically, when motorcycles are involved in accidents with other vehicles, 77 percent are hit from the front, whereas only 7 percent are struck from behind. Of these numbers, 47 percent of the accidents tend to be fatal to the motorcyclist. More than half of these fatal accidents are due to the other vehicle turning left, and 75 percent of the accidents are due to the other driver not being able to see the motorcyclist.
Motorcycles can be enjoyable to ride, and an escape from the every day confines of the car. However, if you or someone you love has been injured due to a motorcycle accident, call the Motorcycle 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. Hire the best motorcycle accident attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in!
Sep 16, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A fatal crash occurred Friday night on SC 34, when a 29-year-old was driving his pick-up truck under the influence, and was subsequently struck from behind by another car.
Officials say that the man driving the pick-up slowed down to make a left hand turn while the Jeep that was behind him was unable to stop, crashing into the left side of the man’s truck.
The 35-year-old driver of the Jeep and his 31-year-old passenger were both ejected from the vehicle upon impact. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Another man, 35, sitting in the back seat of the Jeep did not survive the crash. Unlike the others riding in the jeep, he was not ejected from the vehicle. He has recently been identified by the Newberry County Coroner. According to troopers he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the pick-up truck that was struck is charged with DUI. Other charges are expected to follow, according to Highway Patrol.
South Carolina Accident Attorneys
South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorneys
If you or someone you love is injured or killed by a drunk driver, call the experienced accident attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. 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 have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives.
Sep 15, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A police chase ensued Wednesday afternoon after three enforcemenet agencies joined together to chased the unnamed individual. The chase ended with a collission in Columbia Park that afternoon.
The facts surrounding the case are as follows: an officer patrolling a neighborhood in connection with a pattern of recent car break-ins, attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee when the suspect sped away. It was during the chase that the suspect sideswiped another vehicle near Ginny Lane and US 378.
The car that was hit during the crash was damaged, but fortunately, no one was in the car at the time of the collision. After crashing into the car, the suspect took off.
Police car chases are becoming more common and, with increasing speeds and recklessness, more dangerous to the public. Many police departments have adopted new rules for when their officers are permitted to continue chase and when they must break off pursuit. The risks of causing accidents like the one in this case are too great. In this instance, the car was simply parked. But who knows what could have happened if a family had been sitting in the vehicle.
South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys
If an accident happens in your life through no fault of your own, call the experienced car accident attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. 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 have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives.
Sep 15, 2012 | Boating Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A boat caught fire in the early afternoon of Sept. 1 on Lake Wylie soon after the boat had been put on the water for a Labor Day cruise.Tega Cay Fire Department, one of several agencies responding to the fire, used its fire boat to extinguish the fire. A family was aboard, but luckily, all made it off of the boat safely.
The incident occurred about 30 feet off shore near Lake Club Marina and Ebenezer Park. Often times, boating accidents are due to high levels of intoxication in conjunction with driving a boat. Especially for boaters on Lake Wylie, the reports typically read that there was some sort of collision or disruption due to intoxication. People tend to forget that the same rules apply whether you are driving a boat, car, or any other motor vehicle; you may not be intoxicated as you operate.
However, in the case at hand, the situation is unique, as no one was appears to be at fault for the boat catching aflame.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the authorities are working diligently to investigate.
South Carolina Boating Accident Attorneys
Whatever type of boating accident you or your family may find themselves in, call the Criminal Defense offices of Reeves,Aiken, and Hightower,LLP. If you are stopped at a checkpoint or otherwise charged with a BUI , call us to review your options. Don’t think you are guilty just because you are arrested. We can help. Compare our lawyers’ credentials against any other firm. Then, hire the best Bui lawyer who you trust to fight for your case. Call us today for answers and alternatives to simply pleading guilty. 803-548-4444 or 877-374-5999 toll free.
