Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The search for two missing teens is heating up, as the Fairfield County Chief Deputy has announced that information gathered through the investigation leads the police to believe the missing teens crashed their vehicle while on their way to Myrtle Beach last weekend.
Jake Ziegler and friend Ray Pierce went missing Saturday while on the way to Myrtle Beach. Both teens are 18 years of age.
Jake’s mother believes that her son is still alive and fighting to stay that way. She believes that her son “is in a ditch off to the side of the road at a bend. It’s got some heavy brush covering, you’re gonna have to look down there. But if anybody could please-my son doesn’t have much longer if he’s alive. I believe he is.”
The Deputy believes if the boys did crash anywhere, it would have happened around mile marker 48. Apparently, one of the boy’s cell phone is ” pinging” along I-77 between exits 45 and 48. The last communication with the boys was at 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, when Ziegler sent a text message that ” pinged” off of a Rock Hill cell phone tower.
Accordingly, the boys reportedly left for the beach after a party in Sherrills Ford, N.c., early Saturday morning.
Strangely, a Belk store clerk told the police that she had sold the missing teens clothing. The police are going to watch the surveillance videos to attempt to verify the clerk’s story.
According to WMBF, the two boys were driving a 2006 Green Pontiac G-6. The license plate reads BDD-8844. The parents are currently offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who has any information leading to the whereabouts of the teens.
The Catawba County Police are requesting that you contact them at (828)-465-8301 if you have any information regarding the boys.
Car accidents happen all the time. No matter how careful you may be, you never know how careful the people driving around you are. Safety tips and precautions must be taken at all times on the road to protect yourself, and the other drivers. When driving late at night, know your surroundings. There could be intoxicated people on the road, and even if you see them, they may not see you.
If you, or someone you know has been injured in any sort of car accident, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. We are standing by ready to hear you side of the story. Please contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free, and let us help you get the justice that you and your loved ones deserve. Meet with us for an initial consultation free of charge.
Oct 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last weekend was grim for one Hilton Head pedestrian, when a driver struck the victim while driving at a fairly high-speed. According to the police report, the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m., when the 42-year-old victim was walking apparently in the middle of the road when he was hit.
It was a Sunday evening, and the victim was enjoying a nice evening stroll in the Okatie community, right off of Hilton Head Island.
The victim was immediately taken to memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Unfortunately, the man lost his life an hour and a half later, at 11:00 p.m.
Currently, police are investigating the death and looking diligently for the “hit-and-run” killer.
Pedestrians are involved in accidents all the time for numerous reasons. Sometimes, both the pedestrian and the driver can be to blame. If the pedestrian is in the middle of the road with dark clothing, and the driver truly did not see him, he may not be the one to blame. What if the pedestrian was intoxicated and ran in front of the car? However, what if the driver were the intoxicated one and the pedestrian was on the walking path beside the road?
No matter who is to blame, a “hit-and-run” is never acceptable behavior. To harm a person and then flee the scene is a serious criminal matter. If you, or a loved one has been injured in any sort of pedestrian or “hit-and-run” accidents, please contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll free. Let us evaluate your claim for you for a one-on-one inital consultation, free of charge.
Oct 16, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Davidson man is facing charges after accusations of driving drunk, running a stop sign and killing his passenger in a head-on collision Friday night.
The wreck happened around 9:45 p.m. when the 42-year-old man was driving his Mustang on Highway 64 East to Highway 109 and crashed into a Ford Explorer head-on.
The 64-year-old male passenger in the Mustang was in the front passenger seat at the time of the crash and died on the scene.
The driver was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and was reported to be in critical condition. His father, another passenger in the Mustang, was also transported to the hospital and is said to be in fair condition.
According to authorities, the driver of the Ford Explorer that was struck head-on did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Mustang was charged with failing to stop for a stop sign, driving left of center, possession of an open container of alcohol, failure to wear a seatbelt and driving while impaired.
Driving at night presents an entirely new set of hazards of which many drivers may not be aware. The mere fact that it’s dark becomes significant since an alarming ninety percent of a driver’s reaction depends on vision, which is severely limited at night. After sundown, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition are all compromised. Taking certain precautions, however, could make a difference for you and your loved ones. If you are driving at night, be sure that your car is prepared for driving. Double check all of your lights for proper working order and aim. Never drink and drive Avoid smoking while driving. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. If you find yourself fatigued, make frequent stops for light snacks and/or exercise.
The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident no matter what time of day. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators 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.
Oct 15, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Lancaster man was killed last Sunday when he drove his 2006 Nissan Altima onto the other side of the road, colliding with an on-coming car. The accident occurred mid-afternoon, on Shiloh Unity Road.
Officers were called to the scene immediately, where the victim was pronounced dead on scene. His autopsy will be preformed early this week to determine the exact cause of death at the time of the accident.
According to the police report, the victim, a 56-year old man, was driving his vehicle around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, when for some reason he swerved onto the other side of the road and hit a fellow driver “head-on.” The other driver was a Lancaster resident as well, and was driving her 3001 Ford Explorer when the cars collided.
The reason the victim veered onto the other side of the road is still unknown. It was reported that he was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.
Whether you’ve been involved in a car wreck with another automobile or large commercial “tractor trailer” truck, you need aggressive and experienced lawyers on your side. There are so many questions going through your mind. Who is going to pay for my medical treatment? How am I going to support my family while I’m unable to work? Does the person who caused this have enough insurance or any at all? Will I recover from my injuries and be able to go on with my life? What if I cannot go back to work?
These are all questions that the car accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can answer for you. Call us today at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and have your claim evaluated immediately.
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, 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.
