Trucking companies have the legal responsibility to ensure that the drivers they hire are properly trained to operate their vehicles and can do so safely.
If a company fails to meet reasonable standards by adequately screening drivers during the hiring process, training them before they take to the road, or they do not monitor their employees throughout the time of their employment, the trucking company may be negligent in their hiring process in the event that the driver causes an accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.
Examples of Negligent Hiring
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict guidelines on who can be hired as a truck driver. Trucking companies are required to document specific requirements for each driver, including:
- Aged 21 or older
- Valid commercial driver’s license
- Acceptable driving and employment records
- Negative drug tests
- Passed physical exam and can physically operate a truck
- Reads and understands enough English to read traffic signs and understand traffic signals
Unfortunately, some trucking companies do not always require drivers to meet these requirements. Examples of negligent hiring include:
- Hiring a driver with a poor driving record
- Hiring a driver who has had previous DUI’s
- Hiring a driver who falsifies their logbooks
- Hiring an underage driver or a driver unfit to properly operate the truck
- Failing to impose punishment on a driver who violates safety regulations
These are just a few examples of negligent hiring practices, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can help determine if a trucking company was liable for the damages and injuries you or a loved one suffered due to a truck accident.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
