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Fatal Lexington Motorcycle Crash-Columbia Car Wreck Attorneys

There was a deadly motorcycle accident Saturday morning on Edmund Highway in Lexington, South Carolina, near Columbia.

The 45 year old motorcycle rider died when he ran into the rear of a pick-up truck.   Current police reports do not show if any driver was ticketed, but rear-end collisions rarely result in tickets for the person rear-ended.

The biker died at the Lexington scene from head and body trauma.

The accident investigation is being conducted by the Lexington County Coroner’s office, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

Columbia Car Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in any sort of accident, you need serious personal injury representation.  Call the attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower at 877-374-5999. We can help you get your best possible recovery.

Truck Driver Saves Three Children From Crumpled Minivan – Lancaster

A truck driver traveling on I-80 on July 16 witnessed a terrible wreck when a pickup truck pushed a minivan off of the road, and then hit another car, pushing it into the median.

Noticing that the car victims were already receiving assistance from several bystanders, the truck driver turned his attention to severely crumpled the minivan.  A man and a woman were frantically trying help their three children, who were still trapped inside, out of the minivan.

The truck driver, who was a first responder and former paramedic and EMT, was able to describe the emergency to the 911 operator based on his medical expertise.  He then went to work trying to extract each child from the vehicle, starting with the most accessible child, a 5-year-old boy who was on the second row seat of the minivan.  He instructed bystanders to lay him on the ground in accordance with spinal injury precautions.

Emergency personnel began to arrive and offer further assistance as the next two children were carefully extracted from the vehicle.

According to the truck driver this was the worst motor vehicle accident he had ever seen, and noted that the injuries ranged from a broken pelvis to broken legs, hips, arms and jaws, to fractured skulls and internal bleeding.  For his efforts that day, he has received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate, and patch.

South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys

Transportation is a must when it comes to meeting the every day needs of a family.  However, the importance of taking the right safety precautions in the event of an accident cannot be overstated.  Recent studies by the NHTSA show that car crashes are ranked number one in causes of child fatalities in the U.S.  In fact an average of 3 children age 14 and younger were killed and 469 were injured every day in the United States in motor vehicle crashes.  Using the right safety seats, seat belts, and restraints can make a difference of life or death for your child in the unfortunate event of a serious accident.

The Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the most careful of individuals and family members can be involved in a serious car accident.  When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to ensure that you and your family gets the best protection.  We can investigate all aspects of the 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. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom your family can invest the most confidence!

Police Car Chase Ends With Crash–SC Accident Attorneys

A police chase ensued Wednesday afternoon after three enforcemenet agencies joined together to chased the unnamed individual. The chase ended with a collission in Columbia Park that afternoon.

The facts surrounding the case are as follows: an officer patrolling a neighborhood in connection with a pattern of recent car break-ins, attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee when the suspect sped away.  It was during the chase that the suspect sideswiped another vehicle near Ginny Lane and US 378.

The car that was hit during the crash was damaged, but fortunately, no one was in the car at the time of the collision.  After crashing into the car, the suspect took off.

Police car chases are becoming more common and, with increasing speeds and recklessness, more dangerous to the public. Many police departments have adopted new rules for when their officers are permitted to continue chase and when they must break off pursuit. The risks of causing accidents like the one in this case are too great. In this instance, the car was simply parked. But who knows what could have happened if a family had been sitting in the vehicle.

South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys

If an accident happens in your life through no fault of your own, call the experienced car accident 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.

Councilman Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Four-Car Crash–SC Accident Attorneys

A SC Councilman has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding a 201o ca accident that killed a 70-year-old woman.

The woman driver was struck by four vehicles on November 4, 2010.  The driver of the first car that collided with the woman’s vehicle has pleaded guilty for driving under the influence.  The Councilman’s vehicle was the second car to hit; however, he argues that he tried to swerve and is not responsible for the woman’s death.  This argument is further echoed by the Councilman’s attorney.

According to the Coroner, it was impossible to determine which of the four vehicles were responsible for the woman’s fatal injuries.

The Councilman is being sued for over $5 million.

South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys

If the unthinkable happens in your life, call the experienced car 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.