Nov 20, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Charlotte man is dead after an accident on Interstate 85 that caused major delays Friday afternoon.
The accident happened around 3 p.m. on I-85 south after a Ford truck driven by a 71-year-old Charlotte man struck a yellow work truck from behind causing the Ford to leave the roadway, strike a guardrail, drive across the interstate and roll over into a concrete median before coming to a halt.
Two people were transported to area hospitals after the crash. The 71-year-old driver of the truck died at the hospital of injuries sustained in the crash.
According to officials, speed was a factor in the crash. The results of a toxicology report are pending.
It is a sad fact, but there’s no doubting its truth. As we age, our ability to drive changes, and therefore, the risk of being injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash increases. On average, 500 older adults are injured every day in a crash in the U.S. If you or an older adult you know has been injured in a serious accident, you need to call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 16, 2012 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
One person is in critical condition after a two-car crash involving a stolen truck in Matthews early Wednesday morning.
According to Police, the 57-year-old driver was injured after his small white Mazda truck flipped after hitting a F-250 truck on Idlewild Road near Matthews Pineville Road on Wednesday morning around 4:30 a.m.
Emergency crews on the scene had to extricate the man from the truck after being trapped from the crash.
The driver of the second truck had stolen the F-250. After the crash, he jumped from the vehicle and ran from the scene.
The truck was one of several that had been broken into at a Charlotte home. Other stolen property was found in the truck as well.
Police and emergency crews were able to reopen Idlewild Road after clearing the scene around 7:30 a.m.
On average in the United States, a car crash kills a person every 12 minutes. Each year, there are over 6 million car accidents, the cause of around 40,000 fatalities per year. The benefits of practicing safe driving techniques cannot be overstated. If you have been injured in a serious motor-vehicle crash, it’s time for you to contact the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 15, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Street crews in Charlotte are gearing up for cold weather as the southeast anticipates a colder, wetter winter season.
Crews practiced over the past week at their annual training program. There, the city puts plows and spreaders on dump trucks and drive a simulated course.
According to city officials, it is especially important for drivers to get a feel for the trucks carrying this equipment since Charlotte crews did not really have to use it last year.
According to reports, Charlotte Department of Transportation is striving to prevent accidents by putting preparedness on their side. If Charlotte does see snow this year, the goal is to clear one lane for use on all major thoroughfares.
Experts agree that the best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all. Unfortunately, however, this is not always an option with today’s demanding lifestyles. If you do have to drive in snow or freezing weather, be sure to drive after plows and sanding trucks have been out on the road. Also, be sure to allow plenty of time to get to your destination. No deadlines are worth sacrificing your safety. If you or a loved ones is in a serious accident, it’s essential to have trusted attorneys on your side in finding your most successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 15, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A local high school teacher was killed in tragic car accident Thursday involving a dump truck.
The crash happened in Cabbarus County on Highway NC 200 at around 4:30 p.m. while the man was on his way home from work at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill.
The crash involved the teacher’s passenger vehicle and a dump truck.
Unfortunately, the teacher did not survive the crash. Details on the cause of the crash or other injuries are not yet available.
The peak hour for motor-vehicle crashes in Charlotte and surrounding areas is between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. It’s clear that the increased number of cars on the road and the fatigue people experience on their commute from work has an impact on the likelihood of a crash. If you are in a serious accident, you need someone on your side that you can trust. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free to speak directly with an attorney. Hire the best accident attorneys and find your most successful path to recovery.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Transportation Department employee died after his dump truck was rear-ended by another dump truck on N.C. 12 Saturday.
According to a North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper, a dump truck being driven by a 36-year-old man hit another dump truck from behind. A 45-year-old man was driving the second truck, which caught on fire, killing the driver inside.
The driver of the first truck was injured and taken to an area hospital. The men were removing sand from the highway that resulted after Hurricane Sandy.
The highway had just reopened Saturday. It was closed for several hours Sunday before the Department of Transportation re-opened it.
Studies from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reveal that 3,675 people were killed and 80,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2010. During that same year, 276,00 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you will need an attorney to protect your rights and get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 14, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
According to Department of Transportation officials, the seemingly endless construction on the final stretch of Interstate 485 is on schedule.
The project has been running for months and causing countless traffic complications and backups.
The project includes connecting I-485 to I-85, and widening I-85 near Concord Mills.
The busy stretch of highway sees as many as 120,000 drivers a day.
The project manager claims that the last stretch of the loop should be finished by December 2014, a date long awaited by many Charlotte drivers.
Studies by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration reveal that one in every ten construction site workers are injured every year. Roadway work zones are hazardous for workers and motorists. So it’s important for motorists to always obey work-zone speed limits and stay especially alert for workers and hazards. If you are injured in a serious motor-vehicle accident, call trusted the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. You can speak directly with one of our attorneys and find out how to work out a successful recovery plan for you and your loved ones.
