Oct 23, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Seven people were injured Wednesday morning when a crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other people happened on Interstate 85 south.
The crash happened soon after 8:30 a.m. on I-85 south near Statesville Road after a Ford F-150 crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer, causing the tractor-trailer to run over a passenger car containing two people.
Emergency medical crews had to free two victims from the car that was mangled by the tractor-trailer.
Police closed all southbound lanes around 8:45 a.m. so that crews could work the scene.
According to Medics, two victims suffered life-threatening injuries and one victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. Six people were transported to Carolinas Medical Center Main and one person was taken to Presbyterian Hospital.
The crash occurred near the same location of a deadly wreck that happened just a week before, involving a tractor-trailer that caught on fire.
In studies conducted by the NHTSA, fatalities from crashes involving large trucks in 2010 reveal that 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks. It’s important for drivers to exercise extra caution around large vehicles, like commercial trucks and busses, since the everyday driver is at a serious disadvantage. If you have been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our attorneys can guide you along your path to recovery. Call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free today.
Oct 19, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a violent crash between a CATS bus and a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tyvola Centre Driver and West Tyvola Road when the bus and the tractor-trailer collided causing the CATS bus to turn over on its side.
According to Medics, nine people were rushed to area hospitals, including the bus driver.
A spokesperson for CATS says that the bus was making a routine stop when it was hit in the rear by the tractor-trailer. At the time of the crash the bus had 11 passengers.
Charlotte Mecklenburg police on the scene had to shut down all inbound and outbound lanes on Tyvola Road for several hours while conducting an investigation of the crash. The road was reopened around 8 p.m.
No charges have been filed as of yet.
Although truck drivers are generally required to have skills above that of the normal driver, the size of these vehicles provides reason enough to exercise extra vigilance in their presence. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Our experienced litigators will investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire our skilled accident attorneys so that you and your loved ones can rest easy and feel confident on your path to recovery.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
N.C. State Troopers are targeting aggressive drivers in an effort to save lives on Interstate 77.
According to reports, troopers are cracking down on speeding, reckless driving, unsafe lane changes, following too closely and impaired driving.
N.C. Highway Patrol says that I-77 is the deadliest stretch of highway in the Charlotte area due to heavy tractor-trailer presence. Troopers say over half of the collisions on that stretch involve commercial trucks, with the drivers of other, normal motor vehicles being most common cause.
It is believed that targeting aggressive driving will reduce the types of violations that normally contribute to those types of crashes.
Troopers also believe that increased police presence will also encourage drivers to exercise more caution and awareness on the state’s roads and highways.
The troopers are focusing on both commercial and regular drivers in their effort.
Researchers of motor vehicle traffic predict that a substantial number of the 6,800,000 crashes that occur each year on America’s highways are caused by aggressive driving. The NHTSA defines aggressive driving as the “operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” Examples include speeding, tailgating, and improper lane changing and passing. Aggressive driving is unfortunately an all too pervasive trend among American drivers. And the hurried, demanding lifestyles of most Americans only aggravates matters. Although aggressive driving does not always constitute an infraction of the law, drivers should always avoid driving habits that threatens the lives of other road users.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Car 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.
Oct 15, 2012 | Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A Davidson mother and her two children remain hospitalized after being injured in a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 64 East on Saturday.
Troopers responded at approximately 2 p.m. to reports of an accident that occurred near Blackberry Road in the Silver Valley community.
The woman driving a 2007 Nissan passenger vehicle was traveling west on U.S. Highway 64 when she ran off the right shoulder of the road and lost control of her car. The car came back into the road and crossed the centerline, striking a tractor-trailer.
Both vehicles went of the shoulder and came to a halt.
The woman driver had three children passengers, ages 10, 6, and 4. One child was not wearing a seatbelt and was unconscious when authorities arrived on the scene. All were transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with serious injuries. The woman driver is in serious condition.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was ok and did not go to the hospital.
Research from the NHTSA reveal that 3,675 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in year 2010. Moreover, 76 percent of those fatalities were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks.
Although driving large trucks requires advanced skills over other motor vehicles, shear size provides reason enough to exercise extra caution around these mammoth vehicles. 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. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-
Oct 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Premises Liability, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A major intersection was shut down after a violent crash sent several drivers to the emergency room Tuesday evening.
According to police, at approximately 11 p.m. the driver of one car involved in the crash blew through a red light at the intersection of Pineville-Matthews Road and Johnston Road.
Impact occurred in the middle of the crossroads when a white truck crashed into a silver Infinity, causing the two vehicles to careen off the road some twenty feet.
The force of the moving vehicles caused a utility pole to snap in half.
Firefighters on the scene extracted the man from the Infinity among the live wires from the down power lines, but the accident has left some with serious personal injury.
Motor vehicle travel is the most common means of transportation in the country. So it’s certainly 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.
Oct 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Four people, including three children, were hospitalized after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on U.S. 64 East near N.C. 109 in Davidson County Saturday.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 2 p.m. when a eastwardly bound Nissan passenger car collided with a tractor-trailer that was headed in the opposite, westbound lane.
All four people in the car were transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, three with serious injuries and one with critical injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.
Studies from 2010 reveal that 3,675 people were killed and 80,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks. During that same year, 276,00 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. Of the fatalities involving large trucks reported in 2010, 76 percent were occupants of other vehicles, 10 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of the large trucks.
Although truck drivers are required to have more skills than the normal driver, the shear size of these vehicles provides reason enough to exercise caution. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
