Dec 20, 2012 | Bicycling Accidents, Car Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Myers Park High School student is dead after tragically being hit and killed while riding his bike to school Tuesday morning.
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, the 14-year-old freshman was riding on the sidewalk when he lost control from swerving to avoid trashcans.
He was struck just before 7 a.m. on his morning ride to school by a US Foods Truck in the 2100 block of Sharon Lane near Providence road.
The young man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and died on the scene.
Friends and family visited the scene of the crash, leaving flowers and notes.
No charges are being filed against the truck driver.
In 1999 in the United States, there were 750 bicycling fatalities and 51,000 bicycles injuries resulting from traffic crashes. Sharing the road is a concept that needs to be honored by all road users, drivers and bicyclists alike. The fact that certain modes of transportation differ so greatly, however, demands that road users stay especially alert to what is happening around them at all times. If you or a loved on has been injured in a accident involving a bicyclist or otherwise, the competent Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to fight for your rights as you find your most successful path to recovery. Call today at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 20, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are recovering from injuries after two accidents occurred in the same location involving drunk drivers Saturday night.
In the first accident, two officers were injured around 11:30 p.m. while investigating an accident on Independence Boulevard at Eastway Drive when a man hit a patrol car, and then crashed into a second patrol car. Both patrol cars had lights flashing.
At the time the cars were struck, the officers were standing in the road and were hit by one of the patrol cars.
Both officers were transported to Carolinas Medical Center with serious leg injuries. One of the officers was released Sunday, while the other was stable that evening.
The man who struck the officers was charged with DWI, felony serious injury by vehicle, open container, and reckless driving, among other charges.
As more officers came to investigate the scene, around 2:30 a.m. another drunk driver hit a CMPD patrol car and a second car, both of which also had lights flashing.
An officer sitting in one of the patrol cars was knocked unconscious upon impact. An officer in the second car was uninjured.
Police arrested the second offender and charged him with DWI and felony serious injury by vehicle.
The officer that was knocked unconscious was kept at CMC Sunday afternoon for observation and was in stable condition by that evening.
Recent studies in 2010 reveal that traffic accidents accounted for 73 out of every 160 police deaths in the United States that year. It’s no mystery that officers put themselves in danger every day while on duty to serve and protect our nation’s citizen’s and communities. Motorists should always be alert for emergency personnel and vehicles on, around, and near the road. If you have been involved in an accident involving an emergency vehicle or otherwise, you need an attorney on your side to protect your rights. Call the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 17, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Two men are dead following an early morning crash involving a pick-up truck and a passenger car on Pleasant Garden Road Saturday.
A man was driving his pick-up truck on Pleasant Garden road when he drove off the road, swerved to correct, crossed the center-line and struck a car driving northbound, causing his vehicle to overturn.
The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were both killed in the crash.
Authorities are still determining whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The driver who caused the crash was transported to an area hospital with potentially serious injuries.
All too often overcorrecting forces drivers into the path of oncoming vehicles or propels them off the other side of the road. Many times, the overcorrecting is a result of losing control of the vehicle due to distractions like texting while driving. Drivers should always remain vigilant about safety and pay attention while driving. If you or someone you know is involved in a serious accident, you need an attorney. Hire the best attorneys for your cause by calling the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
The driver of a box truck is fortunate after escaping potentially serious injuries when his truck crashed and overturned on Interstate 85 Thursday morning.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 just before 8 a.m., according to members of North Carolina Highway Patrol.
The truck flipped onto the driver’s side, temporarily trapping the driver.
Rescue crews arrived on the scene just as the man was able to climb from the cab of the vehicle. He appeared to have injuries from the crash, but was lucky to be treated on the scene.
The crash briefly brought morning traffic to a halt while crews worked to clear the scene and remove the truck from the roadway; however, all lanes were reopened by noon.
Ninety five percent of crashes are caused by human error; however, 75% of drivers say they are more careful than most other drivers on the road. The fact is, you can only control your own behaviors while on the road, so it’s safer to always practice safe driving techniques. If you do find yourself in a motor-vehicle accident, no matter what the cause, it’s necessary to have a competent attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Crews were working to clear a nasty scene after a tractor-trailer hauling frozen chicken overturned on the Innerloop of Interstate 485 to the on ramp of Interstate 77 northbound Thursday.
The accident happened early Thursday morning around 5:30 a.m. in the Northlake area of Charlotte.
The ramp was closed for hours while crews worked to clear the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of injuries.
Every year in the U.S., an estimated 500,000 accidents occur involving large trucks. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. It’s important for drivers to stay particularly aware when driving around large vehicles and strive to stay visible to their drivers. If you or someone you love has been in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer or otherwise, you need an attorney on your side. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
