Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
The driver of a box truck is fortunate after escaping potentially serious injuries when his truck crashed and overturned on Interstate 85 Thursday morning.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 just before 8 a.m., according to members of North Carolina Highway Patrol.
The truck flipped onto the driver’s side, temporarily trapping the driver.
Rescue crews arrived on the scene just as the man was able to climb from the cab of the vehicle. He appeared to have injuries from the crash, but was lucky to be treated on the scene.
The crash briefly brought morning traffic to a halt while crews worked to clear the scene and remove the truck from the roadway; however, all lanes were reopened by noon.
Ninety five percent of crashes are caused by human error; however, 75% of drivers say they are more careful than most other drivers on the road. The fact is, you can only control your own behaviors while on the road, so it’s safer to always practice safe driving techniques. If you do find yourself in a motor-vehicle accident, no matter what the cause, it’s necessary to have a competent attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Crews were working to clear a nasty scene after a tractor-trailer hauling frozen chicken overturned on the Innerloop of Interstate 485 to the on ramp of Interstate 77 northbound Thursday.
The accident happened early Thursday morning around 5:30 a.m. in the Northlake area of Charlotte.
The ramp was closed for hours while crews worked to clear the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of injuries.
Every year in the U.S., an estimated 500,000 accidents occur involving large trucks. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. It’s important for drivers to stay particularly aware when driving around large vehicles and strive to stay visible to their drivers. If you or someone you love has been in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer or otherwise, you need an attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a car Monday night in Huntersville.
According to paramedics, they responded to the scene of the collision around 9 p.m. on the 14600 block of Statesville Road.
Two pedestrians were attempting to cross the road when both were struck.
The two were rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police have not yet released more details on the collision.
Recent studies by the NHTSA reveal that nearly twelve people were killed every day in pedestrian/motor-vehicle crashes in 2010. It is always important for motorists to remember to share the road and look out for pedestrians. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a pedestrian/motor-vehicle crash, call the competent and trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A woman is dead after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street early Wednesday morning in Charlotte.
It happened near the 8100 block of University City Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., according to 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
Investigators closed University City Blvd eastbound from Chancellor Park Drive to Shopping Center Drive until 4:30 a.m. as CMPD’s Major Crash Investigation Unit processed the scene.
Police say the victim appeared to be a woman on her way home from work. The driver of the SUV that hit her will not be facing charges since he was not speeding and was going through a green light at the time of the fatal crash.
Recent studies suggest that there is a significantly higher probability that a pedestrian will be struck and killed in a car crash during dark hours than during light conditions. For obvious reasons, drivers should be particularly alert while driving in the dark as vision is greatly reduced. If you or someone you love has been involved in a serous accident, day or night, the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can help you in finding your most successful path to recovery. Call now at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
An emergency personnel worker is awaiting his day in court after being charged in a deadly ambulance wreck that killed a co-worker in September.
The man was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle at the time of the deadly wreck that happened in front of Carolinas Medical Center.
The man was charged for pulling out in front of a tractor-trailer on U.S. 74, killing his co-worker passenger.
The driver of both the ambulance and the tractor-trailer fortunately did not suffer any serious injuries.
Emergency personnel gathered around to pray before the passenger’s body was taken from the scene.
The male driver was scheduled to have his case tried on Thursday morning; however, the case was continued until February.
In 2010, there were over 250 reported ambulance crashes in the United States. Every day, there are around 50,000 ambulances on the nation’s roads and highways responding to emergencies and saving lives. Drivers and other road users should always stay alert for the presence of these vehicles for their own safety as well as the safety of those inside emergency vehicles. If you have been involved in a serious accident with an emergency vehicle or otherwise, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A 47-year-old Concord man is dead after crashing into a building while driving to pick up his son from Rocky River Golf Club
in Concord Saturday afternoon.
The accident happened just after 3:30 p.m., when the man’s black Hyundai Genesis veered off North Tryon Street, crossing a large parking lot and slamming into a building. According to witnesses, the car was traveling between 50 and 55 mph before it crashed into a door on the side of the vacant building.
Crash investigators are still unaware of the cause of the crash but suspect a medical problem may have been a factor. However, they are not ruling out alcohol as a factor as of yet.
Recent studies suggest that drivers who suffer from epilepsy, have a crash rate almost 2 times greater than other drivers. If you suffer from a medical condition that could inhibit you ability to drive, be sure to seek appropriate treatment and discuss with your physician whether it’s safe to drive. If you or a loved one has been involved in a collision caused by a medical condition, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
