Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
At least three motorists were rescued on Monday morning after being trapped in their vehicles during the massive flooding that occurred in Lancaster and surrounding counties. The rescues took place on Langley Road near S.C. 9, Cimarron Road and Hershel Plyler Road.
High water in Lancaster is placing motorists at a higher risk of being involved in an accident or being trapped in their vehicles.
Areas located near Lancaster and Chesterfield counties have received over seven inches of rain and several flood warnings have also been issued. With more rain on the way, the Sheriff’s Office continues to warn motorists of trouble spots prone to flooding.
Lancaster Car Accident Attorneys
With motor vehicle travel being the number one 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. Every trip to the store or drive across town presents its own set of risks, and road conditions and weather can vary those risks significantly. Therefore, it is necessary to stay informed and take appropriate safety precautions.
Rain or shine, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators 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. If the worst does occur, it is important to take the appropriate precautions by hiring the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence!
Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A truck driver traveling on I-80 on July 16 witnessed a terrible wreck when a pickup truck pushed a minivan off of the road, and then hit another car, pushing it into the median.
Noticing that the car victims were already receiving assistance from several bystanders, the truck driver turned his attention to severely crumpled the minivan. A man and a woman were frantically trying help their three children, who were still trapped inside, out of the minivan.
The truck driver, who was a first responder and former paramedic and EMT, was able to describe the emergency to the 911 operator based on his medical expertise. He then went to work trying to extract each child from the vehicle, starting with the most accessible child, a 5-year-old boy who was on the second row seat of the minivan. He instructed bystanders to lay him on the ground in accordance with spinal injury precautions.
Emergency personnel began to arrive and offer further assistance as the next two children were carefully extracted from the vehicle.
According to the truck driver this was the worst motor vehicle accident he had ever seen, and noted that the injuries ranged from a broken pelvis to broken legs, hips, arms and jaws, to fractured skulls and internal bleeding. For his efforts that day, he has received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate, and patch.
South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys
Transportation is a must when it comes to meeting the every day needs of a family. However, the importance of taking the right safety precautions in the event of an accident cannot be overstated. Recent studies by the NHTSA show that car crashes are ranked number one in causes of child fatalities in the U.S. In fact an average of 3 children age 14 and younger were killed and 469 were injured every day in the United States in motor vehicle crashes. Using the right safety seats, seat belts, and restraints can make a difference of life or death for your child in the unfortunate event of a serious accident.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the most careful of individuals and family members can be involved in a serious car accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to ensure that you and your family gets the best protection. 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 your family can invest the most confidence!
Sep 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
A Rock Hill resident lost his life in a multi-car collision involving a tractor-trailer, that consequently ended in a massive fire on Interstate 85.
The accident occurred last Friday, around 1:45 p.m., on I-85 going southbound near the Statesville Road exit. The tractor-trailer was owned and operated by a Food Delivery Service, who had been travelling to Asheboro, N.C., and were on their way back to Rock Hill, SC. The tractor-trailer was empty at the time of the accident.
When the tractor-trailer slide out of control, it slammed into the back of a female driver’s vehicle, trapping her inside. This particular victim was the first one hit in the multi-car collision at hand.
Speed and alcohol have not been considered as attributing factors to the crash.
York County Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorneys
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a typical trucking accident or ” tractor-trailer” accident occurs when the larger trucks, usually over 10,000 lbs., collides with other vehicles, trucks, or even worse, pedestrians. The DOT statistics states that around 500 thousand of these accidents occur each year. Of these, 5,000 or so end in fatalities. Even more disturbing, one out of every eight traffic accidents that end in death, are involved with a trucking collision.
In the event that you, or someone you love has found themselves involved in a tractor-trailer, truck, or ” big rig” accident, please call the experience Commercial Truck Attorneys at Reeves, Aiken and Hightower, LLP to evaluate your claim and help get you the justice you deserve!
For more information about our law firm, please visit www.rjrlaw.com. Or call one of our attorneys directly at 877-374-5999.
Sep 16, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A fatal crash occurred Friday night on SC 34, when a 29-year-old was driving his pick-up truck under the influence, and was subsequently struck from behind by another car.
Officials say that the man driving the pick-up slowed down to make a left hand turn while the Jeep that was behind him was unable to stop, crashing into the left side of the man’s truck.
The 35-year-old driver of the Jeep and his 31-year-old passenger were both ejected from the vehicle upon impact. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Another man, 35, sitting in the back seat of the Jeep did not survive the crash. Unlike the others riding in the jeep, he was not ejected from the vehicle. He has recently been identified by the Newberry County Coroner. According to troopers he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the pick-up truck that was struck is charged with DUI. Other charges are expected to follow, according to Highway Patrol.
South Carolina Accident Attorneys
South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorneys
If you or someone you love is injured or killed by a drunk driver, call the experienced accident attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. We can investigate all aspects of a serious 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. We have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives.
Sep 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
On September 4th around 5:30 p.m., Jeffrey Scott Bailey, a 20-year-old Lawndale resident, was transported by ambulance to Carolinas Medical Center following a two-car crash on N.C. 18.
According to Trooper Brian Theis of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a Ford F-150 rear-ended the Pontiac Firebird in which Bailey was riding. The possible danger arose where Bailey was sitting in the back seat of the small Firebird when it was struck from behind by the F-150.
Theis reported that he was not aware of any life threatening injuries resulting from the crash. Several others involved in the crash were transported to Cleveland Regional Medical Center for treatment.Members of the Fallston Fire Department said that Bailey was pinned inside the car after the crash. Three Firetrucks responded to the crash along with Cleveland County EMS and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
As it stands, there is no report of alcohol being involved in the crash. Theis says that there will only be a failure to reduce speed charge.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
If the unthinkable happens in your life, call the experienced car accident attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. We can investigate all aspects of a serious 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. We have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives. Hire the best car accident attorneys in whom you have the most confidence in here at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP.
Sep 11, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A man has been hospitalized after crashing his truck at the Scaleybark light rail station in South Charlotte, according to the CMPD. The man has suffered injuries, however they are not life-threatening.
The accident report states that the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. early Saturday morning, when the man somehow lost control of his vehicle and crashed it somewhere in the vicinity of the light rail. The impact caused the car to spin, ending up on the tracks of the light rail. Fortunately for other drivers, his car was the only vehicle involved in the accident.
In an unfortunate turn of events, after the collision with the light rail gate, the driver had to be cut from the car and rushed to the hospital. Police were subsequently forced to shut down a section of the road in both directions for a few hours while CATS made repairs.
Accordingly the police currently believe that both speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. The driver is expected to survive.
Charlotte Tractor-Trailer and Commercial Vehicle Attorneys
If the unthinkable happens in your life, call the experienced tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. We can investigate all aspects of a serious 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. We have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives.
