Sep 27, 2012 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Last year, a Clover woman was killed in an early morning accident after running a stop sign and subsequently running into a tree, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. According to the South Carolina Highway patrol report, the 31-year-old ran a stop sign and the intersection of Boyd Roads and Jim McCarter near the city limits of Clover and Lake Wylie.
Apparently, the woman’s identity was not immediately released, as she was a prominent member of Clover society, being the president of the York Rotary Club at one time, as well as a member of the Greater York Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene due to the impact of crash. No one else was riding and her car, and no other drivers were reported to of suffered any injuries.
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than suffering the loss of a loved one. However, if you suspect that a member of your family has died as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or wonton misconduct of someone else, it will be important to contact a wrongful death attorney to ensure your interests are protected. Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex and emotionally difficult for everyone involved. It’s necessary to have someone on your side that can help you and your family on the path to recovery.
Contact us today to evaluate your claim at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you have the most confidence in. We are ready, willing, and able to fight for the justice you deserve.
Sep 26, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death
An EMT was killed last Tuesday morning, where a tractor-trailer and ambulance were involved in a deadly crash in front of the Carolinas Medical Center-Union.
The tractor-trailer was being driven by a man from Madison, NC who was traveling westbound on Independence Boulevard, when the tractor collided with an ambulance that was pulling abruptly into the roadway from the hospital parking lot.
The driver of the ambulance suffered some minor injuries, but has since been stabilized at the hospital. Moreover, it has since been confirmed that the EMT passenger in the ambulance, was in fact killed in the crash.
Fortunately for the driver of the tractor-trailer, he suffered no serious injury from the crash. Moreover, there were no patients in the ambulance yet, as it was en route to the hospital to pick up a patient at the time of the collision.
Wrongful death cases are multifaceted. A thorough investigation must be started almost immediately in order to preserve critical evidence in a fatality. Autopsies are almost always necessary to determine the exact mechanism and cause of death. There is the issue of whether the decedent died instantly or may have a “survival action.” The medical reports can be very confusing as they include external anatomy examination, internal organ examination, microscopic review of tissues, as well as fluid toxicology testing for drugs, alcohol, or disease.
If a loved one has been killed in a wrongful death action, please contact the wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower and let us sift through the confusing medical reports for you. We are ready, willing, and able to fight for the justice that you and your family deserves. Call us today at and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence in.
Sep 26, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
That is an investigation currently taking place in Columbia over a shooting and two assaults that took place early Sunday morning. The incidents occurred between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
According to the police report,the assaults between the victims and assailants was sparked through an argument that escalated to physical contact. The first assault occurred outside of the Thirsty Parrot around 1:00 a.m., where the victim stated that he bumped into the two assailants while walking through the Bar. The victim tried to walk away from the argument, but was subsequently punched in the back of the head by one assailant, and then several times in the face by the other seven assailants. The victim suffered a broken arm.
The second incident, similar to the first, arose at Pop’s New York Pizza; where a verbal argument escalated into yet another physical altercation by the gang. According to a police report, an officer heard several gunshots in the area and then ran to the sound of the gunfire.
The Columbia police department is unsure of the identity of the gang members, but is working diligently to investigate this chain of attacks.
York County Wrongful Death Attorneys
In wrongful death cases, there are potentially two types of benefits. The first is a “survival action” where the decedent lives for even an instant before death. This is where witnesses at the scene or autopsy results are vital. If proven, the decedent’s estate is entitled to medical bills, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. The second benefit, which does not go through the estate, is for loss of support, services, and companionship, and goes directly to family members.
No matter which type of benefit you may qualify for, please call the wrongful death attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to help you evaulate your case. We are ready, willing, and able to fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us today to evaluate your claim at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free
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 | 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 | 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.
