Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A driver suffering from a medical condition drove into a Charlotte home Saturday
According to police, a call came in for a vehicle driving erratically south on Route 60. Shortly after the call, the car was reported to have veered off the road and into a house at 6139 Route 60 in Charlotte.
The driver, a woman from Sinclairville, was found to have suffered from a medical condition that had caused her erratic driving and the resulting crash.
The woman was treated on the scene and was later transported to Erie County Medical Center for further treatment.
Luckily, occupants of the home at the time of the crash did not suffer injury.
Driving with a known medical condition that could potentially impair your ability to drive is a sticky situation. The possibilities are even more bleak when the individual suffering from such a condition is unaware of its existence. Conditions that can impair driving can include dementia, mini strokes, seizures, and sleep attacks among others. If you believe you may be suffering from a condition that has the potential to affect your fitness to drive, contact your physician to have an open talk about your limitations. If you are involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys are the best at what they do and can be there to assist you along every step in your path to recovery.
Oct 29, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uncategorized
A crash involving a CATS bus and a motorcycle on Friday night has left at least two injured.
The crash happened at the 1500 block on N. Tryon Street at around 10:25 p.m. after the bus, making a left turn from N. Tryon Street onto Dalton Avenue, turned in front of a 1999 Yamaha Motorcycle traveling south on N. Tryon Street.
The motorcyclist was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
At the time of the crash, the bus had 12 passengers. One passenger was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with minor injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
It’s important for all motorists to remember that motorcyclists have the very same rights and privileges as any other motor vehicles on the road. Therefore, motorist should not hesitate to share the road and stay alert to the presence of motorcyclists. Further, motorcycles are encourages to stay visible to other drivers. If you have ever been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of the Motorcycle Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. You and your loved ones can breath easy with the best accident attorneys in their corner.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three weeks ago, a Lancaster police department officer and two other motorists were involved in an accident when their vehicles collided at a city intersection.
The accident occurred near the intersection of West Barr and Wylie Street in Lancaster County, on Thursday, October 11th, a little after 3:00 p.m. The incident involved a Chrysler minivan and a police officer’s patrol car.
The Lancaster Police Department reports that the city’s firefighters had to arrive on scene and work diligently to fee one of the victims from their overturned minivan after the crash.The collission forced the minivan onto its roof, forcing the firefighters to bend and pry to get the doors off the vehicle and free the driver. The impact ruptured the vehicles internals, causing a rapid gas leak.
Both drivers were reported to have been alert when the medics arrived, although both suffered minor injuries.
Subsequently, both the minivan driver and the police officer were placed onto stretchers and taken by ambulance to Springs Memorial Hospital for treatment.
It’s a scary thought, but it only takes a split second of inattention to lose control of a motor vehicle and wind up injured or possibly even dead. That’s why it’s important for drivers to stay alert and avoid driving while fatigued or distracted. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident call the experienced Car Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss.
Oct 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The two SC missing teens were discovered Sunday in Kershaw County, 200 yards west of the Wateree River where the car plummeted into after an alleged car wreck. The police found the teens still inside the 2006 Pontiac G6 that the boys were driving around 4:20 p.m.
Accordingly, two teens went missing on their way to Myrtle Beach on October 13 of this year. They left Waxhaw, NC and headed for the beach in the early morning to watch the sunrise. The only clues the parent had to their children’s whereabouts was that they made it to Rock Hill, SC, when one of the boys cell phones ” pinged” from a Rock Hill tower.
The Kershaw Police Department found the car in the marshy water, but needed assistance from a diver in the Camden Fire Department to help secure the car. Upon harnessing the car, the police were able to retrieve the vehicle and determine if the boys were in the car.
Moreover, the state Highway Patrol additionally has jurisdiction over the incident and investigation, as it appears as though the wreckage was a result of a traffic accident.
An autopsy is currently being conducted to determine the exact cause of death and if alcohol played a contribution in the accident.
Being involved in any sort of accident can be terrifying and overwhelming. It is difficult to sift through the paperwork from the Insurance Carriers, Doctor’s Offices, and any other costs associated with your vehicular injury. Let the car accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower help you with this burden and evaluate your claim for you. Contact our attorneys at 803-548-4444 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak with us today.
Oct 29, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
South Carolina officials reported last August three York County men were arrested for allegedly operating a methamphetamine lab. The police have reportedly searched nine locations after undercover officers allegedly made some meth purchases.
The men were apprehended at three different locations. They face a litter of charges, including possession, distribution and manufacturing of methamphetamine. The Hazmat crews, located in Columbia, SC, were called to clean up the “meth lab,” which was located on the Catawba Indian Reservation portion of York County, SC.
If you or someone you love has been charged with possession or distribution of a controlled substance, you should call the experienced attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP . Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 803-548-4444 or 877-374-5999 toll free. We have offices throughout South Carolina, and would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives. Consult our criminal defense team and then hire the best defense attorneys you have the most confidence in.
Oct 29, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill, SC man is facing charges of drug possession, after he allegedly became unruly because his mother tried to take custody of his daughter. He is being charged with unlawful possession of a Xanax, a Schedule IV drug, and disorderly conduct.
The mother said that she went to her son’s College Avenue home where she found that the child’s clothing was 
filthy, and the baby bag did not contain any food. As a result the mother called the Rock Hill police department. When the police arrived they reported that the man’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot, his speech was slurred, and he had “cottonmouth.”
The police found drugs in one of his pockets, and took him into custody. His mother told officer’s that she has contacted the Department of Social Services regarding the living conditions. The man is currently being held at theYork CountyDetention Centeron a $10,000 bond.
If you or a loved one has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, make sure that the arresting officers have respected your rights. For questions regarding a person’s rights after the police have been called, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at 803.548.4444 or Toll Free at: 877.374.5999. You can speak to one of our experienced legal professionals who know your rights.
