Oct 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
A Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) worker was killed early this morning in a car crash.
Accordingly, the Police Department was forced to shut down large portions of Old Highway 421 due to the fatality. The wreck occurred around 5:00 a.m., right after the DOT worker had left for work this morning.
No other information has been released at this time about this deadly crash, and officials are not releasing the DOT worker’s name until the family has been notified of this tragedy.
Wrongful death cases are multifaceted. A thorough investigation must be started almost immediately in order to preserve critical evidence in a fatality. Autopsies are almost always necessary to determine the exact mechanism and cause of death. There is the issue of whether the decedent died instantly or may have a “survival action.” The medical reports can be very confusing as they include external anatomy examination, internal organ examination, microscopic review of tissues, as well as fluid toxicology testing for drugs, alcohol, or disease.
If a loved one has been killed in a wrongful death action, please contact the wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower and let us sift through the confusing medical reports for you. We are ready, willing, and able to fight for the justice that you and your family deserves. Call us today at and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 2, 2012 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
In May of this year, a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 77 during Rock Hill’s evening rush hour, causing serious delays for all drivers south of the border.
According to the Rock Hill police report, the tractor-trailer apparently had been heading northbound and some how made it into the southbound lanes. Luckily, the only vehicle involved in the accident was the tractor-trailer. Moreover, the driver and passenger of the tractor-trailer did suffer minor injuries, but were released from the hospital the same day.
Helicopter surveillance showed that around 5:30 p.m., only one lane of traffic was moving, and all drivers had to veer around the wrecked tractor-trailer.
Consequently, the traffic was backed up for nearly five miles and the wreck took over two hours to clean up, causing severe traffic for fellow Rock Hillians.
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. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a tractor-trailer accident, please call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best tractor-trailer accident attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in.
Sep 27, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Three Charlotte firefighters were treated for non-life threatening injuries Monday when the fire truck they were in ran off the road and crashed into a tree.
The truck was headed toward a medical call on Shopton Road West near Westinghouse Boulevard when the truck ran off the road and crashed into a tree.
The firefighters, from Station No. 38, were all treated and released from a local hospitals for their injuries.
There were no other cars involved in the crash. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officers.
The crash caused significant damage to the truck, costing nearly $500,000.
No matter how long you’ve been on the road, it’s never abnormal to feel nervousness from the sound of approaching emergency sirens. The good news is, that means they’re doing just what they are meant to do which is alert drivers of their presence so crews can safely and quickly make their way to and from the scene of an emergency. In order to assist firefighters and other emergency personnel in responding to emergencies always to yield to the right-of-way of these vehicles if you hear sirens and/or see lights. You can do so simply by moving your vehicle to the right. Also, stay calm and try not to panic.
At Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, 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.
Sep 27, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A crash involving two tractor-trailors blocked two of the three northbound lanes of Interstate 77 in Charlotte Friday.
The Department of Transportation said that it managed to clear one lane for traffic to pass, but all northbound lanes initially had to be shut down.
Several other cars were involved in the crash also.
Some injuries were reported, however the severity of injuries is not yet known.
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 non occupants, 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 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.
Sep 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Commuters on Interstate 77 faced major delays on Thursday morning after a multi-vehicle crash caused a tractor-trailer to catch on fire, briefly blocking all lanes of traffic.
According to reports, the truck fire blocked all lanes of traffic until emergency crew could arrive on the scene and put out the flames.
The fire occurred near Nations Ford Road during the morning rush hour. Traffic was backed up all the way to Carowinds Boulevard, primarily due to onlookers.
Luckily, there were no injuries reported.
Unbeknownst to many drivers, many vehicles are vulnerable to to threat of fire accidents. However, taking certain precautions can limit or even prevent vehicle fires. Firstly, drive safely. Although it may sound cliche, the most common type of vehicle fires are those which are the consequence of a traffic accident. Also, stay on the look out for hazards such as downed power lines, damage to roadside infrastructures or hazards resulting from a recent storm. Keep fire safety devices accessible. Frequently check fuel lines and the tank. Maintain the vehicle battery. And lastly, avoid transporting flammables.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant 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.
Sep 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A crash involving a Department of Transportation vehicle brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 485 in northwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. Two lanes were shut down around mile marker 14 as a result of the crash, which occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m.
The DOT truck sideswiped a pickup truck, forcing the DOT truck to swerve left, crash into the median, hit a guardrail and overturn. The 56-year-old DOT truck driver suffered non-life threatening injuries. The pickup truck driver was not injured.
All three lanes of the intersection were reopened around 4:45 p.m. after crews cleaned up fuel the spilled onto the highway.
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 non-occupants, 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 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.
