Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday on Steel Creek Road. According to investigators, a man crossing Steele Creek Road near the intersection of Branch Bend Lane was struck by a 2007 Kia.
A man was driving the Kia with three passengers inside at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, but died Saturday Morning.
As of yet, no charges have been filed against the male driver.
Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorneys
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.
If one of you loved ones has been killed in a wrongful death action, please call the wrongful death 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.
Sep 25, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Since 2005, traffic crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists have risen in number due to distracted drivers, jaywalkers and city roads without crosswalks and sidewalks.
This increase occurred despite the fact that national pedestrian and bicycle fatalities dropped or remained the same over the last decade.
Analyses of N.C. Department of Transportation have determined there to be 12 hot spots in particular for pedestrian accidents. The highest concentration of crashes involving pedestrians happen in uptown Charlotte. Other problem areas are in low income communities, where residents rely more frequently on walking and public transportation.
Charlotte Accident Attorneys
Since January, 14 people have been killed walking or bicycling in Charlotte. Road safety is a responsibility for all road users. However, pedestrians and bicyclists can take extra precautions to ensure that the inherent vulnerability of traveling around motor vehicles can be mitigated as much as possible. If walking or biking, be sure stay visible to drivers by wearing bight and/or reflective clothing. Bikers should have reflectors and lights mounted on both the front and the back of their bike. Position yourself clear of buses, hedges, parked vehicles, and other hazards before crossing streets. Always walk on the sidewalk or on the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. Bike in the same direction as traffic, however. If possible, walkers should 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. However, even the most cautious pedestrians and bicyclists 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 25, 2012 | Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear an appeal in a wrongful death case where a jury ordered R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to pay $28.3 million in damages to a woman whose husband died of lung cancer after decades of smoking cigarettes.
The Winston-Salem tobacco manufacturer’s appeal is based on an alleged violation of its right to due process since the state court precluded litigation of certain issues that had not been necessarily decided during the so called “Engle” cases from which the Reynolds’ case stemmed.
The Engle progeny of cases relate back to the 1994 class-action suit by which the Florida Supreme Court allowed cases of sick Floridians to move forward individually and upheld jury findings that smoking causes disease, that nicotine is addictive, that cigarettes are defective and dangerous, ant that tobacco companies concealed the health effects of smoking.
Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorneys
The Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand the delicate and complex nature of wrongful death lawsuits. If you have lost a family member and believe you might have a wrongful death claim, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you every step of the way. We can conduct a thorough and complete investigation 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 wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman who was speeding and apparently on drugs crashed into a CATS bus causing her 2-year-old to be ejected from her car Friday afternoon in southwest Charlotte.
The crash happened on South Tryon near Yorkmont Road at approximately 3:30 p.m. The woman driver was traveling northbound on South Tryon Street when her car sideswiped into a 2001 Chrysler Concorde. She then slammed into a CATS bus and her 2-year-old son was ejected from the car.
South Tryon was blocked on both sides for 2 hours while crews worked to clear the scene. The 2-year-old was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries. The woman was also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators of the crash in a preliminary investigation found that the child was not properly restrained in the child seat.
The woman driver has been arrested and charged with DWI, no operators license, reckless driving, failure to reduce speed, child restrain violation, and two counts of felony serious injury by vehicle.
Charlotte Car Accident Attorneys
Car crashes are the number one killer of children in the U.S. ages 1 to 12. The best way to protect children in the car is to ensure that they are in the right seat, at the right time, and in the right way. With the growing number of options among car seat types and models, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about which one is right for your child. The right car seat or booster should fit your child, your car, and your traveling obligations. Once you find the right fit, the next step is making sure that you are using the seat correctly every time you and your child travel.
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.
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 | Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Taser International Inc. has been ordered to pay $10 million to the Charlotte family of a teenager who died after being shocked by a Charlotte police officer.
The jury in a federal court retured the verdict for the wrongful death of 17-year-old Darryl Turner, the teen who collapsed and died on the floor of a Food Lion store in northeast Charlotte in March 2008. The teen was arguing with his manager when the policeman used the taser on the teen, striking him in the chest. The teenager went into cardiac arrest.
Lawyers representing the family of the deceased teenager convinced jury members that the manufacturer knew, but failed to warn customers that the product could cause heart problems if administered near the heart. The attorneys for Taser International, on the other hand, were not as convincing when they argued that the teen had heart problems that contributed to his death.
Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorneys
A “taser” is a weapon that shoots dart-like electrodes that are attached with twine at a victim, causing electrical current to stun the individual into submission. Although this alternative to deadly weapons has gained popularity over the years, serious injury and death cases have been reported from the use of tasers by law enforcement officers.
The Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand the delicate and complex nature of wrongful death lawsuits. If you have lost a family member and believe you might have a wrongful death claim, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you every step of the way. We can conduct a thorough and complete investigation 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 wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
