Sep 26, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
An EMT was killed last Tuesday morning, where a tractor-trailer and ambulance were involved in a deadly crash in front of the Carolinas Medical Center-Union.
The tractor-trailer was being driven by a man from Madison, NC who was traveling westbound on Independence Boulevard, when the tractor collided with an ambulance that was pulling abruptly into the roadway from the hospital parking lot.
The driver of the ambulance suffered some minor injuries, but has since been stabilized at the hospital. Moreover, it has since been confirmed that the EMT passenger in the ambulance, was in fact killed in the crash.
Fortunately for the driver of the tractor-trailer, he suffered no serious injury from the crash. Moreover, there were no patients in the ambulance yet, as it was en route to the hospital to pick up a patient at the time of the collision.
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. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence in.
Sep 25, 2012 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that a man was killed last month in a single-car accident, in which he was the passenger. The location of the accident was York, South Carolina.
The Troopers reported that the driver suddenly lost control of the truck and crashed it along Harrisburg Road, near McAlpine Circle. Both the driver and passenger were taken to the nearby hospital, but only the driver recovered. The passenger/victim sadly lost his life.
Currently, troopers are still investigating the accident.
The Rock Hill Wrongful Death Attorneys
In the State of South Carolina, wrongful death cases can arise from the following: fatal automobile accidents; bicycle and pedestrian accidents; trucking accidents; motorcycle accidents; nursing home abuse or neglect; and lastly, for on the job injuries.
The attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP, are experienced wrongful death accident lawyers. They know the intricacies involved in these cases. We welcome the opportunity to sit down and personally discuss your case. Call us today for a private consultation at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in.
Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
According to a recent report ranking the 195 largest U.S. cities, the driving skills of Charlotteans fall far below drivers in other cities in North Carolina as well as the rest of the nation.
The report ranks cities based on the frequency of car crashes. It found that Charlotte drivers, on average, will experience a collision every 8.9 years, compared to the national average of 10 years.
Charlotte was ranked number 120 on the list. As for other cities in North Carolina, Cary was ranked 17th, Fayetteville was 38th, Winston-Salem was 40th, Raleigh 71st, Durham was 74th, and Greensboro was ranked 76th.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
With motor vehicle travel being the most common means of transportation in the U.S., it’s 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.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the North Carolina 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Sep 24, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
On a Thursday afternoon this past May, two York County Sheriff’s Deputies were injured in serious car accident, that resulted in hospitalization for the police officers.
The accident took place on Interstate 77, shortly before 4:00 p.m., northbound of the Carowinds Blvd. exit, which rests right on the North and South Carolina State line. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), a flat-bed truck “stalled out” in the northbound lane. When the officers saw the truck, the turned their blue-lights on and pulled up behind the stranded motorists. It was at that moment that an SUV came barreling down the highway, striking the patrol car and both deputies.
Both deputies and the driver of the SUV had to be transported to the hospital. However, at this time, no injuries are suspected to be “life-threatening.”
Rock Hill Car Accident Attorneys
Our Police force should be applauded for keeping our roadways safe. That being said, we as drivers should return the favor, and always keep a watchful eye for the officer’s safety. When an officer pulls a driver over, then will typically walk up the left side of the vehicle, as that is where the driver is sitting. Thus, the officer is standing between the vehicle and the road, only a few feet from oncoming traffic. Please keep this is mind when travelling our roadways; always merge into another lane if possible, to ensure the officer is not met with injury.
We at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower are ready, willing, and able to hear your case. Please contact us if you or your loved one has sustained a serious injury from a car accident. Call us for a detailed review of your case and best options. We can be reached at 803-548-4444 or toll-free 877-374-5999. Hire the best South Carolina car accident attorneyswith whom you have the most confidence in.
Sep 21, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last week, a U.S. Marine was traveling back to his base in Virginia when his pick up truck collided with a tractor-trailer, killing he and his family in the fiery crash. The Marine was traveling with his wife, and their infant child, when they wrecked on Interstate 85 in South Carolina.
According to the Coroner’s report, the collision occurred last Tuesday, around 8:00 p.m. The Marine’s pick-up truck is said to of lost control and then crossed over the median, crashing into the tractor-trailer. The wife was driving the vehicle, while her 22-year-old husband rode passenger, and their 6-month-old was strapped safely in the back seat. Upon collision, the pick-up truck burst into flames. However, it was the impact that took the life of three family members, not the fire.
The driver and passenger riding in the tractor-trailer both escaped the accident unscathed.
The Rock Hill Wrongful Death Attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower
The trial attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP, are experienced wrongful death accident attorneys. They know the intricacies involved in these cases. As a former Registered Nurse (RN) working in intensive care, attorney Robert J. Reeves understands complex anatomy and physiology and can explain trauma and autopsy findings. As former insurance defense attorneys, both Mr. Reeves and attorney Art Aiken know what to look for, what to look out for, and how to prepare for trial. We welcome the opportunity to sit down and personally discuss your case. Call us today for a private consultation at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Let us evaluate your case for you doing this difficult time in you, and your family’s lives. Hire the best wrongful death accident attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in.
Sep 20, 2012 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Two Rock Hill residents were severely injured Monday morning after a tractor accident involving a power pole. For the son, the injury ended in fatality, and the father was seriously burned.
The York County emergency officials state that the 31-year-old son was killed after the tractor collided with the power pole on S.C. Highway 324. The family reported that the fathered was burned, as he tried to push his only son out-of-the-way of the machine.
The father, a Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient was flown to the burn center in Augusta, Georgia with burns to his arms, legs, and left side.
The is currently an investigation being conducted by Duke Energy into this matter.
The Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower
There is no greater loss than losing a loved one, but it is especially hard when you don’t have any warning. Someone else’s negligence can change your life forever in a fatal accident. We are experienced wrongful death attorneys and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. We represent and protect those left behind.We can investigate all aspects of the death 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.
