Nov 16, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Uptown streets were shut down Tuesday morning after a crash involving a school bus and a pedestrian.
The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Tryon Street near Stonewall Street. A portion of Tryon Street was briefly blocked while crews cleared the scene.
Luckily, no one riding the school bus was injured; however, the pedestrian that was struck suffered injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
Since 2001, 1,368 people have died in school transportation related crashes—that’s an average of 137 fatalities per year. Moreover, the majority of these fatalities, were occupants of the other vehicles involved. School buses carry our children—the most precious cargo on the road. So the importance of practicing safe driving around school-transportation vehicles cannot be overstated. If you are injured or hurt in a serious accident, protect your rights by calling the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 7, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Neighbors are speaking out about a dangerous five-lane intersection in Kannapolis.
Residents are required to use busy five-lane intersection to get to and from their homes after the city closed down a road allowed for safer access.
Neighbors have commented that many people have been hurt in the past due to the unsafe roadways.
Mclain Road used to paved and gave access to a stoplight to get on to Highway 29; however, after years of flooding, the city decided against fixing the road and closed it instead.
Now neighbors have to cross the busy Highway 29 intersection, and with continuing developments along the road, traffic is only increasing.
According to city officials, the city has looked into rebuilding the road to prevent flooding, but the impact of the closure and the expenses may be too burdensome.
Intersections can be a particularly dangerous area for road users, especially during peak hours of use, such as rush hour when vehicle volumes are at their highest. That’s why it’s important to be aware of what is happening around you, expect the unexpected (like someone running a red light), and use all appropriate signals. If you are injured in a serious accident, you need competent attorneys on your side for a successful path to recovery. Call the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 6, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A tragic accident occurred Wednesday night when a child was struck in the head by a passing van while trick-or-treating.
The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. after the boy was struck by the passenger side mirror of a van near the intersection of Smokey Creek and Calico Roads in Lenoir. A chunk of the mirror was recovered from the scene.
According to authorities, the 7-year-old boy was conscious and talking when he was transported to an area hospital from the scene.
Officials with North Carolina Highway Patrol continue to look for the Dodge Caravan with damage to the passenger-side mirror.
The chances for pedestrians being hit at by a motor-vehicle increase exponentially when it gets dark out. And with the number of pedestrians that are out and about on Halloween night, the increase in pedestrian accidents is frightening. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Our attorneys will work with you and find the optimum path to recovery.
Nov 3, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a well-known Charlotte homeless man.
The 58-year-old man, nicknamed “Chilly Willy,” was struck by a 2009 Hyundai Sonata on the 1900 block of East 7th Street at around 9 p.m. Thursday evening.
The man apparently walked out into the roadway from the south side when he was struck by an oncoming car.
The 65-year-old woman driving the car is not currently facing any charges.
Once authorities have filed a report, the Charlotte Department of Transportation will will begin an investigation of the crash. Moreover, safety engineers are gathering crash data for the 1900 block of 7th Street where the crash occurred.
Studies by the NHTSA in 2010 reveal 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. All road users are expected to share the road, pedestrians and drivers alike. Despite your best efforts, if you or a loved one is still involved in a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
