Dec 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte man is facing charges after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a young mother.
The accident happened around 8 p.m. when the 48-year-old driver crashed into the now deceased woman’s pickup truck at the intersection of Northam Road and Senad Road in Rockingham. There are indications that the accident was caused by the man’s failure to stop at a stop sign.
At the time of the crash, the 27-year-old woman was driving her Ford pickup containing her 32-year-old friend and her three young children. The woman passenger and the children were transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, and later released.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, the Ford driven by the woman was impacted on the front driver’s side, ejecting her from the vehicle as it landed on it’s side. The man’s truck then hit a road sign and tombstone before veering into the Northam Road Cemetery.
The charges against the male driver can carry a maximum penalty of 150 days in jail. Troopers state that there are no indications suggesting alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident.
Nearly 70,000 police-reported motor-vehicle crashes occur annually at stop signs, and nearly a third of these crashes involve injuries. In our hurried daily lifestyles, it’s not always easy for drivers to remember to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. But those signs are there for a reason and taking the time to pause completely could make the difference of life or death for you or your loved ones. If you or someone you love’s life is put to a stop by a serious accident, please call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 27, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A man is dead after a tragic accident that happened on Thanksgiving Thursday afternoon.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, the 63-year-old man was driving on the Interstate 485 Inner loop at Harrisburg Road when he lost control of his car and crashed into the median.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. when the man’s ability to drive was affected by a medical condition, causing him to lose control.
Details on the crash are still forthcoming.
Studies conducted in 2008 reveal that the Thanksgiving driving rush that year took the lives of approximately 389 occupants of passenger vehicles and injured thousands more. To lessen your chances of becoming a statistic, wear seatbelts, obey the speed limit, and pay extra attention to what is happening around you. If you or a loved one is injured in a serious accident this holiday season, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 26, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Two residents of Darlington, South Carolina, were killed when their adjacent homes were destroyed by fire last Sunday.
The father, a 67-year-old veteran journalist lived in the main house whereas the son lived behind him in the “guest house.”
Firefighters received a frantic phone call from the son Sunday morning, stating that the main house had caught aflame, and reported to the communications officer that he was entering the home to search for his father.
Sadly, by the time the firefighters arrived on site, both men were found dead. One body was found near the front of the house, and the second body was found toward the back of the house.
The Darlington Fire Department battled flames for over 2 hours before they were able to enter the house and discover the bodies, which were pronounced dead on scene. The fire completely destroyed the 110-year-old two-story home.
The trial attorneys of Reeves Aiken & Hightower LLP, are experienced wrongful death accident lawyers. They know the intricacies involved in these cases. As a former Registered Nurse (RN) working in intensive care, attorney Robert J. Reeves understands complex anatomy and physiology and can explain trauma and autopsy findings. As former insurance defense attorneys, both Mr. Reeves and attorney Tyler Burns know what to look for, and how to prepare for trial. We welcome the opportunity to sit down and personally discuss your case. Call us today for a private consultation. Call our Fort Mill office at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 26, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A 2-year-old boy is dead and three others injured after an illegal street race ended in a violent crash on Interstate 77 early Saturday morning.
According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 1 a.m. near West Boulevard after two racing vehicles ran into one another and then slammed into a guardrail.
Three people were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A two-year-old boy died as a result of the crash.
The driver of one of the racing cars,20, was ejected in the crash.
The 22-year-old driver of the second car and his passenger, 22-year-old mother of the deceased toddler were both injured in the collision.
Troopers say the drivers of both vehicles had alcohol in their system. The three surviving victims are recovering in the hospital.
The incident shut down I-77 northbound near mile marker 8 for over two-and-a-half hours Saturday morning.
According to officials, charges will be filed.
In 2001, NHTSA reported that street racing was listed in police reports as a factor in 135 fatal crashes. The fact is, illegal racing kills. The rush is never worth the danger of a potentially fatal collision. If you are hurt in an accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 16, 2012 | Car Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The past Friday was a tragedy for two individuals who lost their lives while travelling down Interstate 77 in South Carolina.
The accident occurred early Friday morning, immediately outside of York County near mile marker 32, in Fairfield County. According to the police report, the crash took place when the driver of a 1974 Chevrolet SUV lost control of his vehicle while travelling northbound on the interstate. His car subsequently overturned and wound up in the median.
The SUV was carrying a male driver, and a female passenger, both of whom were ejected from the vehicle at the time of the accident. South Carolina Highway reports that both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident is still under current investigation, whereas it will be determined if alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the crash.
Death can occur in an instant. Oftentimes, you don’t even get to say goodbye. Your world has just stopped, but everything seems to be happening all at once. You are devastated and don’t know what to do or where to turn. You have many questions but very few answers. People are asking you to make so many decisions when you are still trying to figure out what happened.
There is no greater loss than losing a loved one, but it is especially hard when you don’t have any warning. Someone else’s negligence can change your life forever in a fatal accident. We are experienced wrongful death attorneys and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. At Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, we represent and protect those left behind. Contact us today to speak directly with one of our attorneys at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 12, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
An elderly couple died last week when their home caught aflame. The Coroner reports that the actual cause of death was due to smoke inhalation. The fire has since been ruled a tragic accident
The Greenville Fire Department was called to the scene of the accident around 12:15 a.m. They reported that the flames were upwards to 20 feet in the air when they arrived.
The couple was found upstairs, most likely attempting to escape the fire. It is believed by investigators that the fire began on the second floor, blocking the couple’s escape down the stairs.
Death can occur in an instant. Oftentimes, you don’t even get to say goodbye. Your world has just stopped, but everything seems to be happening all at once. You are devastated and don’t know what to do or where to turn. You have many questions but very few answers. People are asking you to make so many decisions when you are still trying to figure out what happened.
There is no greater loss than losing a loved one, but it is especially hard when you don’t have any warning. Someone else’s negligence can change your life forever in a fatal accident.
We are experienced wrongful death attorneys and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. We represent and protect those left behind. Contact us today at 803-548-4444 or toll free at 877-374-5999.
