Dec 31, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The parents of a deceased Charlotte man are suing the police department after their son died from being shocked by a Taser last year.
In the suit, Charlotte police are accused of using excessive, deadly force when shocking the 21-year-old man twice in July 2011.
Parents of the boy say he was shocked during an altercation between him and his girlfriend at the light rail station.
The Police attorney says the city is preparing their defense in the suit, which was filed Tuesday in federal court. According to the Police attorney, the young man’s death is certainly tragic, but he nonetheless believes that the officers involved acted properly.
Recent studies have shown that between 2001 and 2008 351 people in the United States died after being shocked police Tasers. Neighborhoods and communities across the nation trust police officers to serve and protect our loved ones. However, the nature of police work demands officers to walk a fine line in using the appropriate amount of force to restrain individuals. If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious accident involving a police officer or Taser gun, call Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A tragic two-car crash has left a grandmother and her daughter dead late Wednesday night.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Independence Boulevard and Matthews Township Parkway near the Matthews Festival Shopping Center.
According to authorities, a Honda CRV and a Chevrolet Trailblazer collided when a woman driving the CRV attempted to turn left onto Independence Boulevard and was struck by the Trailblazer traveling northbound on Matthews Township Parkway.
A 62-year-old woman and her 37-year-old daughter were both killed in the crash. The younger woman’s two children were also injured in the wreck, but are expected to survive.
The 28-year-old driver of the Trailblazer is charged with DWI and reckless driving in the crash. He remains in the hospital with injuries.
In fatal crashes that occurred in 2009, the highest percentage of drivers with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher were ages 21 to 24, followed by drivers ages 25 to 34. Drunk driving is an epidemic that affects people across the country. If you or someone you know is involved in alcohol-impairment motor-vehicle collision, please call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three people were injured after a school bus wreck in northeast Charlotte Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on University City Boulevard near Interstate 85 south.
The Morehead Stem Academy bus was carrying 31 students at the timd of the crash. Three people were taken to CMC University with minor injuries.
Luckily, none of the students on board the bus were injured. There is still no word on the cause of the accident or possible charges.
Studies in Charlotte reveal that the highest number of motor-vehicle crashes occur between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour has a bad reputation for good reason. With so many vehicles on the road, testing the patience of motorists to the extreme. If you or a loved one is involved in a rush-hour, motor vehicle accident, or a serious accident at any other time of the day, our attorneys can help. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A North Carolina child is dead after being involved in an accident with a 15-year-old driver who fled from police, causing his car to run off the road and strike a tree.
According to authorities, an officer noticed the vehicle speeding while heading sound on U.S. Highway 52 on Saturday morning around 11:55 p.m.
The 9-year-old that was sitting in the passenger seat of the car was pronounced dead on the scene. The 15-year-old was treated and released at a nearby hospital.
Police are continuing their investigation into the chase and the crash.
The rates for traffic accidents are higher for teens than any other age group. It’s unfortunate, but the lack of experience leaves young drivers with poor hazard and risk detection, lower skill levels, and distracting tendencies. It’s important that new drivers have thorough instruction and good examples to follow in the form of parents and other mentors. If a young driver in your family experiences a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 21, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Several youths suffered potentially serious injuries after being involved in a southeast Charlotte wreck Thursday morning.
The crash took place around 7:15 a.m. and involved a young woman and two young men from Myers Park High School at the intersection of North Sharon Amity and Castleton Roads in the Cotswald neighborhood.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police had to free one motorist who was trapped in a vehicle during the wreck.
One victim was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A second victim suffered less serious injuries.
Crews worked to clear the scene for nearly two hours, re-opening Sharon Amity around 9:30 a.m.
The cause of the wreck is still unclear.
Studies reveal that traffic accident rates for people ages 16 to 19-years-old are the highest out of any other age group of drivers. It’s clear that youths, through no fault of their own, are the least experienced on the road. That’s why it’s important that parents and mentors take the time to warn youths of the dangers of risky driving and the importance of practicing safe driving techniques. If your teen has been involved in a serious accident, you need an accomplished and trusted attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
