Tabor City Crash Racks Up Mighty List of Charges
Driving while impaired. Felony hit-and-run. Open container in vehicle. Driving with a revoked license. Felony speeding to elude arrest. Running a stop sign. Any one of these violations could result in a brush with law enforcement. But when Richard Green of Tabor City got behind the wheel on Monday, March 3, he racked up all six charges in a car chase that led to a South Carolina Car Accident involving four other vehicles.
Though nobody was seriously injured in the crash, Green, who had a passenger in his vehicle at the time of the incident, managed to total his car and set it on fire. He evaded law enforcement and caused a five-vehicle crash while driving more than 100 miles per hour to elude the police. After escaping the scene of the crash, Green was apprehended and charged with a laundry list of accusations.
This is a classic case of a Columbia SC auto crash turned criminal. Not only does the case now involve four other parties – a nightmare of negotiating with insurance companies – but law enforcement was involved as well. Though the police will doubtlessly do an investigation of the scene themselves, it is up to the drivers whose cars were damaged and who sustained injuries to arrange for their own investigations of the crash to protect their rights. Green will need an experienced attorney indeed to navigate both the criminal and civil systems, both in the lawsuits that are likely to follow and in his own quest to stay out of jail.
Many individuals who are injured or sustain property damage during a car crash do not realize that they need a powerful ally – an experienced car crash attorney with a great track record, a reputation for customer service and the resources it takes to investigate a car crash and fight for their client’s rights in court. The right lawyer can handle all negotiations with other parties and insurance companies. They can evaluate your claim, conduct complex investigations, and fight for you in court. The Louthian Law Firm has been providing these services for nearly 50 years. Involved in a multi-car crash or a South Carolina car accident with a criminal component? Don’t wait. Call us today for a free phone consultation.
