Jan 3, 2013 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Forsyth County Middle School student is dead after being struck by a SUV while crossing the road to board the school bus Wednesday morning.
The accident occurred after the 11-year-old boy had missed the bus, causing the bus driver to turn around and head in the opposite direction. The boy crossed the road to reach the bus when he was struck by an oncoming SUV.
According to the bus-driver, the bus lights were flashing and the arm was extended to warn motorists to stop.
Investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Studies conducted by the NHTSA reveal that in the 414,399 fatal motor-vehicle crashes since 1998, .34 percent (1,409) were classified as school transporation-related crashes. Our children are the most precious cargo on our nation’s roads and highways. Notwithstanding all of the precautions school transportation vehicles are equipped with, accidents still occur. If you or someone you love has been involved in one of these tragic accidents, please call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Two people are suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a car Monday night in Huntersville.
According to paramedics, they responded to the scene of the collision around 9 p.m. on the 14600 block of Statesville Road.
Two pedestrians were attempting to cross the road when both were struck.
The two were rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police have not yet released more details on the collision.
Recent studies by the NHTSA reveal that nearly twelve people were killed every day in pedestrian/motor-vehicle crashes in 2010. It is always important for motorists to remember to share the road and look out for pedestrians. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a pedestrian/motor-vehicle crash, call the competent and trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Charlotte woman is hospitalized after being shot in an apparent road rage shooting in north Charlotte Friday night.
According to police, five woman in a Cadillac Escalade were arguing with people in another vehicle around 11:30 p.m. on Gemway Drive, off Sunset road.
A 40-year-old woman passenger in the Escalade says she and her co-workers were heading to a friend’s home after a Christmas dinner at the senior citizen’s center where they work. The woman does not remember any words that were exchanged before shots were fired.
One shot hit a 44-year-old woman who was driving the Escalade, causing her to lose control of the SUV and crash, injuring the four women in the car. The driver was still hospitalized as of Saturday night, but the others had been treated and released.
Police continue the search for the other vehicle.
Statistics show that at least two-thirds of traffic fatalities that have occurred since 1990 are at least partially due to aggressive driving. Moreover, NHTSA revealed that 66 percent of traffic deaths that happen annually are caused by aggressive driving techniques. It’s not always easy, but the best way to respond to an aggressive driver is to simply ignore the behavior. If you or someone you know is involved in a crash caused by aggressive driving or otherwise, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 8, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Three people were seriously injured in a wreck that snarled traffic on Statesville Road Tuesday morning.
According to authorities, the crash and its cause is under continuing investigations.
One victim was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center Huntersville with life threatening injuries. A second patient was brought to Presbyterian Huntersville with less severe injuries. A third was transported to Presbyterian Main with potentially life threatening injuries.
The crash briefly shut down Statesville Road Tuesday morning.
According to studies conducted by the NHTSA in 2006, motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for Americans ages 15-20. In our day to day lives, it’s not always easy to remember to pay attention while driving and take simple safety precautions to prevent motor vehicle crashes. If you are met with the unfortunate occurrence of a serious accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hiring our trusted attorneys is the best precaution in protecting your rights once you or a loved one has been involved in a serious accident.
Nov 2, 2012 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Dozens of people have gathered to raise money for a Charlotte woman and her daughter after they were seriously injured in a recent motorcycle crash in Charlotte.
The silent auction fund-raiser is taking place at Amo’s Southend to raise money for medical and household bills.
The woman and her daughter were injured in a crash that happened in July on Interstate 485 in July.
Both the woman and her daughter were in a coma for several weeks after the accident. The woman has just recently begun walking and talking. She cannot begin work until doctors determine just how severe her brain injuries are. Luckily, her daughter has fully recovered after coming out of the coma.
Studies from NHTSA reveal that 4,502 motorcyclists were killed and 82,000 injured in 2010. Motorcycles can be a blast and a fun escape from the confines of a car; however, it’s no mystery that motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injury given their exposed nature. So it’s especially important for road users to share the road and stay aware of the presence of motorcyclists. If you have been in a serious motorcycle accident, call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
