Oct 23, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people have been hospitalized after a crash in uptown involving a CATS Special Transportation bus on Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened at the intersection of East Third street and South Davidson Street in the Second Ward.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, a black Volvo containing two people collided with the bus. The driver of the car was rushed to Carolina Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the bus was transported to Presbyterian Hospital with less-serious injuries.
A passenger of the CATS bus also suffered injuries, but was not sent to the hospital.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
It’s not a well known fact, but drivers are at a serious disadvantage if involved in a crash with a larger vehicle, such as a large truck or bus. Car occupants, usually the driver, suffer 78 percent of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks or busses. So it’s important that drivers exercise extra caution around these large vehicles. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower if you have been involved in a serious accident. Our attorneys can be there to assist you on your path to recovery by investigating all aspects of the accident and holding all parties accountable for your loss. Call today to speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the most trusted accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Oct 23, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A 28-year-old Charlotte man was killed in a DWI wreck in northwest Charlotte on an early Saturday morning.
The man was the passenger in a 2000 Ford Expedition driven by a 29-year-old male. The driver and four other passengers were riding in the 9300 block of Bellhaven Boulevard, close to Interstate 485 when the driver sideswiped a car and went off the road.
The Expedition went down and embankment, went airborne and came to a halt after striking a brick retaining wall near a house.
The passenger died on the scene while the driver and two other passengers were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.
The driver of the Expedition was charged with driving while impaired.
Research from NHTSA reveals that 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2010. The lives claimed in traffic accidents that year accounted for an alarming 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic deaths in the U.S. So it’s no wonder why police across the nation are cracking down on drunk driving. There are countless reasons why no one should drink and drive, and families affected by drunk driving incidents on our nation’s roads could echo this sentiment as strongly as anyone.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the DUI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 19, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman is dead after an early morning crash near Freedom Drive on Sunday.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, the 36-year-old woman was driving a Nissan Maxima at around 3:45 a.m. on Edgewood Road when she veered to the right, running into the curb, then over-corrected causing the car to run off the left side of the road.
The car came to a stop by hitting a tree head-on, crushing the front end of the car.
The woman, not wearing a seatbelt, died from her injuries about an hour after the crash at Carolinas Medical Center.
Luckily, no one else was injured in the crash. Police are continuing investigations into the cause of the crash.
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 Accident 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with which you and your family can invest the upmost confidence.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
N.C. State Troopers are targeting aggressive drivers in an effort to save lives on Interstate 77.
According to reports, troopers are cracking down on speeding, reckless driving, unsafe lane changes, following too closely and impaired driving.
N.C. Highway Patrol says that I-77 is the deadliest stretch of highway in the Charlotte area due to heavy tractor-trailer presence. Troopers say over half of the collisions on that stretch involve commercial trucks, with the drivers of other, normal motor vehicles being most common cause.
It is believed that targeting aggressive driving will reduce the types of violations that normally contribute to those types of crashes.
Troopers also believe that increased police presence will also encourage drivers to exercise more caution and awareness on the state’s roads and highways.
The troopers are focusing on both commercial and regular drivers in their effort.
Researchers of motor vehicle traffic predict that a substantial number of the 6,800,000 crashes that occur each year on America’s highways are caused by aggressive driving. The NHTSA defines aggressive driving as the “operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” Examples include speeding, tailgating, and improper lane changing and passing. Aggressive driving is unfortunately an all too pervasive trend among American drivers. And the hurried, demanding lifestyles of most Americans only aggravates matters. Although aggressive driving does not always constitute an infraction of the law, drivers should always avoid driving habits that threatens the lives of other road users.
When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 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.
Oct 18, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Nine people were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries after a crash that occurred west of uptown Charlotte Sunday evening.
The wreck happened just after 7 p.m. near the intersection of Freedom Drive and Toddville Road near Interstate 85 when a van crashed into a guard rail. The crash sent nine people to the hospital with injuries.
Authorities are continuing an investigation on the cause of the crash and whether anyone will be facing charges.
Most drivers admit that interstate driving can be tricky. However, it’s important to remember that it’s nothing more than a really big long road. Practicing safe driving on our nations interstate highways depends, in a large degree, on your driving in a predictable way and paying attention to what’s going on around you.
If you find yourself injured from a serious motor vehicle accident call the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to discuss your recovery plan. We can investigate all aspects of a serious 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. We can help you get the justice you deserve.
