Rock Hill Tractor-Trailer Accident Slows Evening Traffic

Last Monday evening resulted in a slow crawl for the rush-hour travelers when a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 77, just five miles south of Rock Hill.

According to the released reports, the tractor-trailer was headed northbound on the Interstate towards Charlotte when the accident occurred. Somehow, during the course of the accident, the truck ended up in the southbound lanes, crossing over the median barriers into oncoming traffic.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol released the location of the accident to be around Interstate 77′s mile marker 72; just about 10 miles from the North Carolina boarder and approximately one mile south of the exit taken for SC Highway 901.

Luckily, the only vehicle involved in the accident was the tractor-trailer itself. There was however, a passenger in the tractor-trailer who suffered minor injuries. The driver also suffered non-life threatening injuries and both people were taken to the nearest hospital.

The overturned vehicle caused quite the traffic hiccup. When a news helicopter was flying over the scene at 5:30 that evening, it noticed that one lane of traffic was driving around the accident onto the shoulder.

The traffic was backed up extensively for almost 5 miles.

Accidents can be scary, no matter the situation. For more information, contact the tractor-trailer accident attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to discuss your claim today. Call us toll-free at 877-374-5999.

Rock Hill Motorcyclist Crashes into Van; Both Suffer Injuries

A Rock Hill motorcyclist and a van collided last month in Rock Hill, SC.

According to the police reports, the motorcyclist was driving on Anderson Road road on a Thursday afternoon when the weather was a little hazy.

The details are not yet finalized, but the reports state that the motorist some how crashed his motorcycle into the side of a Minivan. The damage to the Minivan and it’s driver was slight, but sadly the same can not be said for the motorcyclist.

The medics reported that the motorcyclist had to be airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center after the collision took place. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken to Piedmont Medical Center via ambulance.

This is something that is typical of a motorcycle accident. When a person on a motorcycle is involved in an accident with a driver of a vehicle, often time the motorcyclist is the one who suffers the brunt of the injuries. The reason is, because there is not enough to protect someone on a bike like there is with a car. With the injuries being so grave for bikers, the medics typically have them airlifted to the nearest hospital. Sadly, this bill can usually run anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the severity and the equipment used.

Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to discuss your options after you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Call us toll free at 877-374-5999. We are here to help you during this trying time.

Sunday Morning Accident Slows I-77 to Halt

Travellers driving home from church Sunday morning were disappointed to see that traffic was at a complete stop on their way to Sunday brunch.

The police reports have stated that a car accident that happened in the early hours Sunday morning closed two lanes until Sunday afternoon.

The location of the car accident was around mile marker 11 on Interstate -77, just past the John Belk Freeway Exit onto Interstate 277. The accident blocked two lanes of traffic for most of the morning and afternoon; forcing crews to work around the clock to clear the way for other drivers.

As of this moment, the exact cause of the accident is still a mystery to all, but the investigation in discovering that cause is still very much underway.

Any type of serious injury can bring harm to the victim and his/her loved ones.  One may have an action to recover damages for injuries sustained during an accident.  Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to consult with one of our personal injury attorneys.  Our personal injury attorneys understand the emotional and financial hardships facing persons injured in an accident and want to help you or someone you might know.  We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.