Oct 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte police are searching for a suspect who struck a pedestrian and drove away over the weekend in west Charlotte.
The victim was walking across the street on the 4000 block of Tuckaseegee Road when a SUV struck him, tossing him over 10 feet in the air. According to reports, the SUV momentarily paused before driving away into the night.
The pedestrian did manage to make it home some three blocks away after the incident; however, he has no memory of his walk home.
The pedestrian has suffered minor injuries and will be out of work for two weeks.
Police are continuing their investigation for the hit-and run suspect.
Studies reveal that a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic collisions in 2010. All road users share the responsibility of road safety. However, pedestrians can take safety precautions that will ensure safer conditions while walking around motor vehicles. If you are traveling on foot, stay visible to drivers by wearing bight colors and carrying a light. Walk and/or stand clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. Cross streets at marked crosswalks and intersections and make eye contact with drivers while you cross.
Taking safety precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most cautious of drivers and pedestrians 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.
Oct 11, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte Police are continuing an investigation of a fatal crash that happened in Steele Creek Road that left a pedestrian dead last September.
According to investigators, a man was walking across Steele Creek Road near the intersection of Branch Bend Lane on a Friday in September when he was struck by a 2007 Kia.
The driver of the Kia had three teen passengers in the car. Medics transported the pedestrian to Carolinas Medical Center Main for the fatal injuries sustained; however, he did not survive the crash in the end.
Investigators have ruled out both speed and alcohol as contributing factors. No charges have been filed.
Studies conducted in 2010 revealed that 4,280 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 70,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the U.S. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 2 hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic collisions. Road safety is a responsibility for all road users, drivers and pedestrians alike. However, pedestrians can take extra precautions to ensure that the inherent vulnerability of walking around motor vehicles can be mitigated as much as possible. If you are a pedestrian traveler, be sure stay visible to drivers by wearing bight and/or reflective clothing and carrying a flashlight. Walk and stand clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. If possible, cross streets at marked crosswalks and intersections and make eye contact with drivers you cross in front of. When crossing, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. 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 at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.
Oct 10, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
A 44-year old Rock Hill resident was killed while working at Marlboro High School in Bennettsville, NC.
Sadly, the man was a electriction, and lost his life when he was electrocuted when doing some regulatory mainteneice on the generators. It is unclear exaclty when the man was killed becuase he was not founf until Wednesday moring; leaving the possibility that he may have been electrocuted Tuesday night and stayed in the electrical room until morning.
The body was found by a fellow employee who enetered the electrical room to get some supplies. The man was working alone at the time of the accident, where it was reported that he was called to the the highschool to fix the generators.
The victim’s body has been sent to the Medical Univeristy og South carolina, whre an autopsy will be preformed and will provide more answers by Thursday afternoon.
When working with electrical work, employees must be extra cautious not to harm themselves. One should never participate or attempt a job that they have not been properly been trained in. Although it may seem easier to “fix it yourself,” when you are dealing with dangerous or hazerdous chemicals or items, it is always safer to call a “professional.” However, as seen in the above case, even professionals can be fatilly harmed by their trade.
Many Carolinians are injured everyday on the job. If you, or a loved one have been injured on the job, or you have lost a loved one due to a work-related accident, please call the wrongful death and workers’ compensation attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP. Don’t wait one more day to get the justice you deserve. Call us today at 704-499-9000 or toll free at 877-374-5999 and speak with one of our attorneys directly.
Oct 9, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Last Thursday was dangerous for one Rock Hill pedestrian when she was walking along side Cherry Road when she was struck by a vehicle.
The woman works at the Waffle House in Rock Hill, however she was at the entrance of the Kangaroo Express when she was hit by the car; she was stopping by the gas station before her morning shift she reported.
The victim stated that she was hit by a Chevrolet Tahoe in her stomach and on the left side of her body. The SUV driver apparently stopped to apologize and state that he did not see the pedestrian, but he then fled the scene before the police arrived.
The victim was taken to Piedmont Medical Center. The driver has not yet been found.
If you are a pedestrian traveler, be sure stay visible to drivers by wearing bight and/or reflective clothing and carrying a flashlight. Walk and stand clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. If possible, cross streets at marked crosswalks and intersections and make eye contact with drivers you cross in front of. When crossing, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
If one of you loved ones has been seriously injured in any sort of accident, please call the pedestrian accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower and we will evaulate your claim. Contact us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Let us help you get the justice you deserve.
Oct 9, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last Thursday in Lancaster, South Carolina, five people were seriously injured in an overnight crash, including an infant.
According to the police report, the accident occurred between 10:30 and 10:45 p.m., where five unnamed individuals were travelling down County Club Drive and the car they were in flipped numerous times before it hit a parked car.
Moreover, the details of the cause of the accident are currently unknown, but what happened afterwards is clear. Two of the passengers were actually ejected from their car seats during the accident. Another passenger was actually pinned in the car from inside the vehicle, as well as the infant, who was also entrapped inside the vehicle. Lastly, the fifth person was able to some how get out of the car, but still suffered serious injury.
All passengers were taken via helicopter to Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster.
No matter what your age, the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 9, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uncategorized
A crash involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles left a woman dead and her husband injured in east Charlotte late Saturday night.
The crash happened around 9:51 p.m. on East Independence Boulevard when the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle approached slowing traffic due to road maintenance on the left hand shoulder of the road.
The driver of the motorcycle, attempting to avoid a crash, applied his brakes, started to skid and crashed into the back of a Pontiac Grand Am that was stopped in the middle lane.
The passenger on the bike, the driver’s wife, was thrown from the motorcycle upon impact.
The motorcycle then crashed into the back of a Ford Windstar in the left lane.
Both the driver of the motorcycle and his wife passenger were transported to Carolinas Medical Center Main; however, she did not survive her injuries from the crash.
No one else involved in the crash was injured.
Motorcycles may be fun to ride, and an escape from the every day confines of the car; however, it’s no mystery that when it comes to traffic collisions, not much stands between a motorcyclist and the road. So if you or someone you love has been injured due to an accident, call the Motorcycle Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to discuss your recovery plan. 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. Hire the best motorcycle accident attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in!
