A 33-year-old Berkeley resident was killed last Sunday night in a horrible motorcycle accident involving another vehicle.
According to the Berkeley County Coroner’s report, the accident occurred near Highway 17A, right across from Mountain Pine Road. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department says that a jeep was making a left turn, when the motorcycle crashed into the vehicle. The victim was apparently not wearing a helmet, which added to the impact during the collision. The driver of the Jeep, however, was reported to have no injuries.
Currently, the case has been handed over to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, where they are investigating this deadly crash.
Safety is key and must always come first when travelling the roads. Specifically, where a motorcycle is involved, one must be extra cautious, as a motorcycle accident usually ends in fatality. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are a few helpful tips to ensure motorcycle safety:
Watch the no-zones, large blind spots on either side of trucks.
Always wear a helmet.
Drive to survive, keeping aware of everything on the road. Remember that all rules of the road apply to bikes as well as automobiles.
Inspect your bike and any protective gear before each ride.
Watch your speed. Motorcycles accelerate faster than any other vehicles and trucks and buses the slowest.
If, however, you or a loved one find yourself involved in a motorcycle collision of any sort, please contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. We understand that claim is very important, and are ready, willing, and able to hear your case. Please contact us at www.rjrlaw.com, or call us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Two Rock Hill residents were severely injured Monday morning after a tractor accident involving a power pole. For the son, the injury ended in fatality, and the father was seriously burned.
The York County emergency officials state that the 31-year-old son was killed after the tractor collided with the power pole on S.C. Highway 324. The family reported that the fathered was burned, as he tried to push his only son out-of-the-way of the machine.
The father, a Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient was flown to the burn center in Augusta, Georgia with burns to his arms, legs, and left side.
The is currently an investigation being conducted by Duke Energy into this matter.
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.We can investigate all aspects of the death 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.
A 19-year-old Rock Hill resident was seriously injured in a pair of knee-boarding accidents on our South Carolina lakes.Rock Hill’s The Herald reported that the victim suffered two separate head injuries via two separate accidents last weekend.The Coroner reports states that the victim fell and hit his head on the board while knee-boarding with some friends on Saturday and Lake Wylie. His friends stated that the victim felt some nausea, but then did not seek out medical help.
The following day, the same individual when knee-boarding a second time, and fell and hit his head again. There, he climbed into a friend’s boat and subsequently fainted. He was flown to the hospital, where he then had surgery, but never regained consciousness.
The victim was taken off life support Monday afternoon.
If you or someone you love has suffered from a brain injury due to any sort of serious accident, you need serious legal help. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, we have the experience necessary to get the recovery you deserve, the best possible recovery. Call us today at 877-374-5999. Let us evaluate your claim and get you the help that you deserve.
Monday afternoon was grim for one individual who lost their life in a single-car accident.
The accident occurred around 4:10 p.m., near the Burns Ford Car Dealership, on 2001 Highway 521. The single-car accident took the life of an 18-year-old Heath Spring resident.
The victim was driving a 1997 Honda Accord, when the car ran off the side of the road and struck a tree. The victim was reported to have been wearing his seatbelt, but was nevertheless pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, there is no detail given as to why the victim’s car swerved off-road.
It is very frightening to be involved in a car accident, or have someone you know and love be involved in one. Often times in serious car accidents, a person looses their life. In the event that this may have happened to you, or someone you love, please call the Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Let us hear your side of the story and evaluate your claim. Our seasoned litigators are ready, willing, and able to fight for your case. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
A Rock Hill resident was killed late Wednesday night, when she was hit by a car while crossing Heckle Boulevard and McCullough Street. Upon investigation, it was reported that it was the pedestrian who failed to yield to the vehicle crossing the street. The two roads were closed down, but have since been reopened.
Furthermore, the investigative report stated that the woman was also intoxicated at the time of the accident. She was swiftly transported to Piedmont Medical Center, where she unfortunately passed away.
Wrongful death actions are typically brought by the estate of the deceased, or by a surviving spouse, child or parent. Each state is different on what they consider to be a ” wrongful death accident.” In the state of South Carolina, a wrongful death action can be brought in the following circumstances: medical mistakes;car, airplane, truck, and motorcycle accidents; criminal attacks; work related exposure to dangerous conditions or substances; and death during a supervised activity.
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, and feel that death was unjust due to one of the aforementioned activities, please contact the Wrongful Death Attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP and let us evaluate your claim. We are ready, willing, and able to hear your side of the story, on behalf of your loved one.Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Traffic was tied up on both sides of Interstate 85 on Tuesday morning after a fiery, tractor-trailer crash that resulted in the death of one woman occurred after 11 a.m.
Bystanders on the scene report seeing a tractor-trailer with its front end demolished and the remnants of a small, mangled and burned red car. Both the tractor-trailer and the car had been fully engulfed in flames at one point during the crash.
The truck driver was able to escape the flames just in time; however, the woman in the red car was not so fortunate and was killed in the wreck.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near the Little Rock Road exit were shut down for over two hours.
Authorities commented that it was not yet clear whether charges will be filed.
In 2010, accidents in the United States involving large trucks killed 3,675 people and injured 80,000. An alarming 276,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials across the country and beyond. With the U.S. being one of the worlds most powerful economies, there is seemingly no end in sight for the need for heavy trucks to carry out the demands of trade and distribution. This reality, however, means that the every day driver shares the road with these mammoth vehicles. Although truck drivers are required to have certain skills beyond that of the normal driver, risks associated with large trucks remain present and the threat of accidents looms nevertheless.
The Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the best trained truck drivers on the road are sometimes involved in accidents, potentially causing serious injury or death. When someone you love has been killed in a serious accident involving a large truck or tractor trailer, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the death 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 wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
