Dec 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three people suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a traffic collision on North Tryon Street in Charlotte Saturday night.
The victims were transported to Carolinas Medical Center Main around 7 p.m. from the 9700 block of North Tryon where the wreck was located.
Eighteen firefighters responded to the crash, which caused significant traffic delays.
Authorities are still looking into the cause of the crash.
Every year, nearly 1.3 million people die in road collisions across the globe. Practicing safe driving has a positive impact on you, your family, and all other road users. However, if you have been involved in a serious accident, you need competent attorneys to fight for your rights. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 16, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Uptown streets were shut down Tuesday morning after a crash involving a school bus and a pedestrian.
The accident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Tryon Street near Stonewall Street. A portion of Tryon Street was briefly blocked while crews cleared the scene.
Luckily, no one riding the school bus was injured; however, the pedestrian that was struck suffered injuries and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center.
Since 2001, 1,368 people have died in school transportation related crashes—that’s an average of 137 fatalities per year. Moreover, the majority of these fatalities, were occupants of the other vehicles involved. School buses carry our children—the most precious cargo on the road. So the importance of practicing safe driving around school-transportation vehicles cannot be overstated. If you are injured or hurt in a serious accident, protect your rights by calling the trusted Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
