Jefferson County Negligent Hiring Attorneys
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent trucker, you already know that you can file a claim against the trucker. What you may not realize is that you may also have a basis to pursue compensation against a trucking company as well.
In many cases, trucking companies bear some of the responsibility for trucking accidents. Examples of truck company negligence include:
- Negligent hiring and training of truckers: When a trucking company hires a commercial truck driver, it has a responsibility to determine if the driver is fit for the road. It should determine if the driver has a valid commercial driver's license. It should determine if the driver has a safe driving record. Trucking companies also have a duty to ensure that their drivers have adequate training.
- Failure to prevent driver fatigue: Federal trucking laws require commercial truckers to take adequate rest breaks to prevent driver fatigue. All too often, trucking companies turn a blind eye to known dangers, including truck driver fatigue. Truck company dispatchers must be diligent and must take adequate precautions to prevent accidents that may be caused by fatigued truckers who are not fit to drive.
- Negligent maintenance: Truck lights and tires must be adequately inspected and replaced when necessary. Truck breaks and safety devices must be properly maintained.
- Negligent loading: Commercial trucks have specific weight requirements for a reason. Overloaded trucks are more difficult to stop and are more likely to cause a rollover accident. The impact from a heavy truck, even at low speeds, can cause serious or fatal injuries to other motorists.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact the Drake Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Our personal injury attorneys have handled hundreds of truck accident claims.
We explore all avenues of compensation for our clients, including claims against negligent truckers and negligent trucking companies. Our understanding of complex insurance coverage issues, trucking company policies and trucking laws is a decided advantage in complex trucking accident claims.
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Our lawyers have experience handling injury claims of all severity, including minor injuries, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. Our Birmingham truck company error attorneys represent victims of negligence in communities throughout Alabama and the nation. From anywhere, call us toll free at 866-779-9690 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free case evaluation.
