Dec 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two men are dead following an early morning crash involving a pick-up truck and a passenger car on Pleasant Garden Road Saturday.
A man was driving his pick-up truck on Pleasant Garden road when he drove off the road, swerved to correct, crossed the center-line and struck a car driving northbound, causing his vehicle to overturn.
The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were both killed in the crash.
Authorities are still determining whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The driver who caused the crash was transported to an area hospital with potentially serious injuries.
All too often overcorrecting forces drivers into the path of oncoming vehicles or propels them off the other side of the road. Many times, the overcorrecting is a result of losing control of the vehicle due to distractions like texting while driving. Drivers should always remain vigilant about safety and pay attention while driving. If you or someone you know is involved in a serious accident, you need an attorney. Hire the best attorneys for your cause by calling the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
The driver of a box truck is fortunate after escaping potentially serious injuries when his truck crashed and overturned on Interstate 85 Thursday morning.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 just before 8 a.m., according to members of North Carolina Highway Patrol.
The truck flipped onto the driver’s side, temporarily trapping the driver.
Rescue crews arrived on the scene just as the man was able to climb from the cab of the vehicle. He appeared to have injuries from the crash, but was lucky to be treated on the scene.
The crash briefly brought morning traffic to a halt while crews worked to clear the scene and remove the truck from the roadway; however, all lanes were reopened by noon.
Ninety five percent of crashes are caused by human error; however, 75% of drivers say they are more careful than most other drivers on the road. The fact is, you can only control your own behaviors while on the road, so it’s safer to always practice safe driving techniques. If you do find yourself in a motor-vehicle accident, no matter what the cause, it’s necessary to have a competent attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Crews were working to clear a nasty scene after a tractor-trailer hauling frozen chicken overturned on the Innerloop of Interstate 485 to the on ramp of Interstate 77 northbound Thursday.
The accident happened early Thursday morning around 5:30 a.m. in the Northlake area of Charlotte.
The ramp was closed for hours while crews worked to clear the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of injuries.
Every year in the U.S., an estimated 500,000 accidents occur involving large trucks. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. It’s important for drivers to stay particularly aware when driving around large vehicles and strive to stay visible to their drivers. If you or someone you love has been in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer or otherwise, you need an attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A woman is dead after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street early Wednesday morning in Charlotte.
It happened near the 8100 block of University City Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., according to 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
Investigators closed University City Blvd eastbound from Chancellor Park Drive to Shopping Center Drive until 4:30 a.m. as CMPD’s Major Crash Investigation Unit processed the scene.
Police say the victim appeared to be a woman on her way home from work. The driver of the SUV that hit her will not be facing charges since he was not speeding and was going through a green light at the time of the fatal crash.
Recent studies suggest that there is a significantly higher probability that a pedestrian will be struck and killed in a car crash during dark hours than during light conditions. For obvious reasons, drivers should be particularly alert while driving in the dark as vision is greatly reduced. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serous accident, day or night, the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can help you in finding your most successful path to recovery. Call now at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
New signs have been posted on the ramp from Interstate 485 to Interstate 77 after the sharp turn in this area experienced a number of tractor-trailer crashes.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the new signs are there to help remind drivers to practice safe driving techniques.
Workers began the project of putting up $10,000 worth of new signs at the dangerous ramp.
The signs are much like those that were already in place at the ramp, except they are at least twice the size.
DOT officials say that it is merely a temporary fix until the upcoming projects that include lane improvements.
Studies in Charlotte reveal that from June 2009 to April 2012, this particular ramp has experienced a total of 26 crashes, including three rollovers, one jackknife and over a dozen were fixed objects or drivers who ran off the road. It’s important that Charlotte drivers remember pay attention to the cautionary signs and watch out for other vehicles that may not be aware of the hazards. If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious accident in Charlotte or the surrounding area(s), call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A man is in jail on a $1 million dollar bail after being involved in a suspected DWI wreck Sunday that killed a tow truck driver.
The 50-year-old man was driving his box truck on Carolina Beach Road near McQuillan Drive when he drove into the now deceased 55-year-old man who was helping a motorist on the road.
The driver fled the scene, but was stopped nine miles down the road by police.
The man is charged with second-degree murder, driving whilc impaired, felony hit-and-run, habitual driving while impaired and driving while his license was revoked.
The man was unable to reduce his bail after the District Attorney after highlighting the man’s eight DWI convictions, 11 license suspensions, and a previous hit-and-run conviction.
The man’s court date for the accident is November 29.
In 2009, there were 10,839 fatalities from crashes involving a driver with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or higher. This number accounts for 32% of the total traffic fatalities that year. Every single day drunk drivers are getting behind the wheel and putting other road users at risk. It’s important to always be on the lookout for someone driving erratically and to notify the proper authorities when appropriate. If you or a loved one is involved in a drunk driving accident or a charge of DWI, call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
