Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman is hospitalized after being shot in an apparent road rage shooting in north Charlotte Friday night.
According to police, five woman in a Cadillac Escalade were arguing with people in another vehicle around 11:30 p.m. on Gemway Drive, off Sunset road.
A 40-year-old woman passenger in the Escalade says she and her co-workers were heading to a friend’s home after a Christmas dinner at the senior citizen’s center where they work. The woman does not remember any words that were exchanged before shots were fired.
One shot hit a 44-year-old woman who was driving the Escalade, causing her to lose control of the SUV and crash, injuring the four women in the car. The driver was still hospitalized as of Saturday night, but the others had been treated and released.
Police continue the search for the other vehicle.
Statistics show that at least two-thirds of traffic fatalities that have occurred since 1990 are at least partially due to aggressive driving. Moreover, NHTSA revealed that 66 percent of traffic deaths that happen annually are caused by aggressive driving techniques. It’s not always easy, but the best way to respond to an aggressive driver is to simply ignore the behavior. If you or someone you know is involved in a crash caused by aggressive driving or otherwise, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two people are hospitalized after a serious crash on Interstate 77 North in Huntersville.
The driver hit a ditch near the Gillian road exit around 3:30 a.m., ejecting both the driver
and the passenger.
According to reports, both the driver and the passenger were under the influence of alcohol.
The two people were transported to an area hospital with potentially life=threatening injuries.
Luckily, no other cars were involved in the crash.
The National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration estimates that an alcohol-related crash occurs in the United States every 32 minutes. Drunk driving is a problem that affects almost every American at some point in their lifetime, whether they experience it directly or indirectly. If you or a family member is affected by a DWI accident or is faced with a charge of DUI/DWI, call the most competent and trusted DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 3, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two fortunate people are suffering only minor injuries after being involved in a dangerous accident when their SUV flew off a bridge early Thursday morning.
A passerby first alerted emergency personnel just after midnight when a speeding SUV was spotted running off a bridge and overturning down a hill.
North Carolina Highway Patrol arrived on the scene at the 1900 block of Alexis-Lucinda Road near the town of Stanley.
Medics transported the young driver to the hospital. The passenger was treated and was able to be released at the scene.
According to troopers, the SUV was going way too fast and alcohol was a factor.
It is still unclear whether the underage driver will be facing any charges.
Studies reveal that over 10 million youths, ages 12 to 20, in the United States report they have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days. During that same period, binge drinking among that same age group was 17.4%. Drinking and driving among youths is a startling and scary reality. Parents and family members need to look out for warning signs that their child may be drinking and driving for the sake of their child and other road users. If you or a loved one is involved in a alcohol-impaired while driving accident or incident, you need a lawyer. Call the DWI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 29, 2012 | Bicycling Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A 57-year-old bicyclist is hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning on N.C. Highway 8.
According to reports, the man was in stable condition Thursday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
The accident happened around 10:16 a.m. when man was riding his bicycle on the 3000 block of N.C. 8 and was struck by a 88-year-old Lexington man driving a 1992 Dodge.
A trooper from the N.C. Highway Patrol said that the driver attempted to pass the bicycle by moving over to the left to provide room for the bicyclist. As he was passing, the biker swerved over into the Dodge and sideswiped it. The bicyclist was thrown from his bike.
The bicyclist suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke after the crash.
According to the NHTSA, around 53,000 bicyclists have died in traffic crashes in the United States since 1932, the first year in which estimates of bicyclist fatalities were recorded. Moreover, this number only reflects those fatalities that were reported. Even though bicycles only have two wheels and are powered solely by pedals, they are entitled to the same considerations as all other road users. If you or a loved one is involved in a serious bicycling accident, hire the best attorneys that can get you on a successful path to recovery. Call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 29, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
All lanes of Interstate 85 North were shut down after a truck carrying hazardous material overturned early Tuesday morning.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation had to shut down I-85 around 6 a.m. at the U.S. 64 exit near Thomasville after the hazardous accident took place.
According to reports, crews were dispatched to clean up the scene of the accident. Motorists were advised to drive slow, pay attention and avoid distractions.
The DOT is conducted an assessment of the clean-up efforts and urged road users to use I-85 business as an alternate route.
All lanes of Interstate 85 have since been opened.
The Hazmat Summary of incidents that occurred while transporting hazardous materials reported that 2,821 incidents occurred while hazardous materials were in transit during 2012. Transporting hazardous materials is, unfortunately a necessary means of accommodating the demands of the lifestyles of which most Americans have become accustomed. And Transporting these materials by trucks is one of the primary means of distribution. When driving around these vehicles, be sure to stay alert and strive to remain visible to the drivers at all times. If you are involved in a serious incident involving hazardous materials or otherwise, call the experienced and competent Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
