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Columbia Man Killed Car Crash with Deputy–Columbia Accident Attorney

Sep 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death

A settlement between the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Estate of a man killed in a collision with a Deputy in June 2011 was approved by a judge on Wednesday.

Phillip Hawkins, 67, was killed when Deputy George Mickens, traveling at approximately 79 miles per hour,  lost control of his cruiser when he ran a red light and collided with Hawkin’s car.  Both the investigations of the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Richland Sheriff’s Department concluded that a medical condition, likely a seizure caused Mickens to lose the ability to drive.    The State Solicitor further concluded that the evidence was insufficient to find that the accident was the result of any wrongdoing.

Hawkins’ family, however, disagreed with those conclusions and filed a wrongful death suit, citing Mickens’ driving record.  Mickens’ prior record reveals six crashes in the last ten years, four of which were caused by Mickens.   Since 1993 Mickens has been stopped 12 times for offenses ranging from running a stop sign to speeding.

The Estate of Phillip Hawkins will receive $193,933.79 after legal fees.  Mickens is no longer employed with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  The settlement protects the Department from further suits.

Columbia Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in any type of car accident in the Columbia area, you need an experienced accident attorney like those at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower to help you get the justice you deserve.  Call us at 877-374-5999, or use this form, to speak with an attorney who can help you evaluate your claim and get you the best possible recovery.

Charlotte Car Accident Ends in Fatality- Charlotte Accident Attorney

Aug 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death

A single vehicle car crash took place in Charlotte on Sunday, which ended the life of one individual when they were ejected from their car upon impact.

The car crash occurred in the 6900 block of Old Mount Holly Road, a little after 3:00 a.m near the greater Charlotte area.

According to the report, the driver Elvin Ortez was driving as 2001 Honda Civic when he ran it off the road, casing the vehicle to overturn and ejecting the driver from the vehicle upon impact. The Medics pronounced Ortez dead at the scene. The other passenger in the vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It is believed by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department that both speed and alcohol were contributing factors to the crash; however this investigation is still in progress.

The seasoned trial attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP have over 75 years combined legal experience and have represented victims of numerous types of car accidents, whether alcohol was involved or not in the greater Charlotte area. These are complex injury cases with both civil and criminal considerations and at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, we will fight to get you the justice you deserve. Compare our lawyers’ credentials to any other law firm. Then hire the best drunk driver accident lawyer who you trust to fight for your case. Call us today at 803-548-4444 or 877-374-5999 toll free for a private consultation.

Charlotte Wrongful Death Attorney – Local Doctor Involved in Wrongful Death Accident

Aug 25, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death

 

Police have charged a local doctor after a crash killed one person in south Charlotte on May 31, 2012. Dr. Barry Davis, 35, was held and charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Dr. Davis is completing his residency at Carolinas Medical Center.  The accident happened around 5:15 p.m. on Rea Road just north of Pineville-Matthews Road. According to police records, Dr. Davis was heading south on Rea when his vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, striking a Blue Max dump truck driven by 58-year-old Richard Gaddy. The impact of that collision caused the dump truck to cross the center line and crash head on with 47-year-old Edward Miller. Mr. Miller remained trapped in his car until paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police also indicated that neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the accident.

Dr. Davis worked a 12 to 13 hour shift on the day of the crash. Officials said it’s unclear whether he fell asleep or not, but fatigue is probably a factor. “It would not be uncommon at all for a general surgery resident to work a 12 to 13 hour shift.  That clearly would be within the guidelines,” said Dr. Mark Malangoni with the American Board of Surgery. How sad and ironic that a physician training to save lives has now ended one because of the demands of that very same training.

Charlotte Serious Accident and Wrongful Death Attorneys

If the unthinkable happens in your life, call the experienced wrongful death attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned litigators have over 75 years combined trial experience. Our team of personal injury attorneys include former insurance defense lawyers, a former Registered Nurse (RN), and former criminal prosecutor. 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 have offices in Charlotte and throughout South Carolina. We would be honored to have an opportunity to help you and your family get through this most difficult time in your lives.

3 People Injured After Car Hits Curb- Charlotte Accident Attorney

Aug 22, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death

Three people sustained “life threatening injuries” after the car they were in hit a curb, and flipped the vehicle over early Wednesday morning, around 2:30 a.m.

According to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, three people were in the car that was speeding down Tuckaseegee Road, when the driver lost control of the vehicle when he bumped a curb, flipping the vehicle over and causing serious injuries to the passengers and driver.

The CMPD closed the road for investigation purposes, but re-opened Tuckaseegee Rd. around 7:00 a.m. It has not been finalized, however alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor to the accident.

Both passengers and the driver were ultimately taken to Carolinas Medical Center, the Main location, where there have been reports of possible ” life threatening injuries” to the victims.

 The North Carolina Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP.If you have been involved in a serious car accident, carefully compare our attorneys’ credentials to any other firm. Then call us for a private consultation about your case. For more information about our firm, please visit www.rjrlaw.com or call us directly at 803-548-4444. Please let us help you get the justice you deserve.

Wrongful Death in Mecklenburg County

Aug 21, 2012 | Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death

Sadly, there was an industrial accident that took the life of one man, and injured a second at Parker Hannifin last Tuesday.

The accident occurred in the Southwest region of Mecklenburg County at 9225 Forsyth Park Drive, off Westinghouse Boulevard. Paramedics were called to the scene and arrived around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The investigation revealed that the two men involved in the accident were picking up cabinets from Parker Hannifin, when suddenly, the materials feel atop them and engulfed their bodies.

The name of the man who lost his life has not yet been released, but we have been informed that he was a private contractor who drove trucks for Landstar. Unfortunately, the weight of the cabinets was too much for the gentleman, and he was pronounced dead on scene when the Paramedics arrived.

However, the other injured man was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, and is expected to be released without “life threatening” injuries.

 There is currently some discrepancy as to who has jurisdiction over this accident. Particularly, the Department of Labor is checking to see if they are entitled to obtain jurisdiction over the wrongful death suit.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a wrongful death accident, you need the help of an experienced wrongful death accident attorney like those at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower,LLP.  Call us at 877-374-5999, or contact us using this form, to speak with an attorney who will help you evaluate your claim and help you get the best possible recovery