Man Smashes into Suzuki Motorcycle Resulting in One Injury and Two Deaths

Spartanburg authorities have charged a 39-year-old man with DUI resulting in death after a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle left the motorcyclist injured and his two passengers dead.  The man charged with drunk driving is being held at the Spartanburg Detention Center. 

The suspect was driving a Nissan Maxima on Hwy 417 when he approached the 1970’s Suzuki motorcycle, did not stop, and struck it from behind killing two people near Hwy 101.  The impact tossed all three people from the bike, and the one survivor was very seriously injured, and was airlifted to Greenville Memorial. 

Thereafter, the suspect was taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center before being taken to the jail.  He is being charged with two counts of DUI involving death, and one involving great bodily injury. 

If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI or Felony DUI in North or South Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation.  You can reach our Baxter Village office located in beautiful Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.  Also, if you have been charged in North Carolina, call our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000.

Lancaster Car Wreck and South Carolina Wrongful Death

Last year, a woman was killed in the accident that happened off of U.S. 21 nearFoot Lawn Road.  A car and a pick-up truck collided after the two vehicles were heading in different direction, according to the police report.

Two people were injured in the accident, and one of them was killed.  The police took the injured people toPiedmontMedicalCenter, andSpringsMemorialHospital.  Police reported that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. 

The elements of damages generally recoverable in a wrongful death action in South Carolina are: (1) Pecuniary loss, (2) mental shock and suffering, (3) wounded feelings, (4) grief and sorrow, (5) loss of companionship, and (6) deprivation of the use and comfort of the intestate’s society, the loss of her experience, knowledge, and judgment in managing the affairs of herself and her beneficiaries, in addition to the loss of her ability to earn money for the support, maintenance, care and protection of his wife and children, and for the education of training of the latter. Brooks v. United States, 273 F. Supp. 619, 626 (1967).

South Carolinadoes not limit the survivors’ recovery to pecuniary loss only, but allows recovery for survivors’ sorrow and mental anguish.  Pecuniary loss is therefore calculated by: (1) the prospective earnings of the decedent subsequent to death, (2) calculated on the basis of his “work expectancy,” and (3) the extent to which his statutory beneficiaries “might logically and reasonably have expected to share in such prospective earnings.” Welch v. Epstein, 342 S.C. 279, 280 (2000).

If someone who is very close to you has been involved in a Wrongful Death situation, contact the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower.  We are here to help you through this difficult time in your life.  You can reach ourFort Mill, BaxterVillage office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.

Teen Dies in Fiery Crash On I-26–SC Accident Attorneys

A 19-year-old SC teen died in a fiery crash on Thursday afternoon on Interstate 26.

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 164 when the teen’s 1998 Mazda heading eastbound went off the left side of the road, hit a tree, and caught on fire.

The teen driver died at the scene due to blunt force trauma from the crash and not the fire, according to an Orangeburg County Coroner.

Highway Patrol is continuing investigations in connection with the crash.

South Carolina Accident Attorneys

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