Negligent Hiring
Truck Driver Hiring ProcessBecause there is an ongoing truck driver shortage, trucking companies have an incentive to cut corners when hiring new drivers. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations prescribe certain steps for hiring a new driver, many companies ignore the process. Their goal is to keep the trucks moving. The result is unqualified truck drivers operating trucks on the highways of Indiana and the United States. When a trucking company knowingly hires an unqualified driver, it may be held guilty of negligent hiring and liable for your truck accident injuries. If you are involved in a truck accident, we know how to determine whether it was caused by an unqualified driver. At the Carmel, Indiana, law firm of Wagner Reese & Crossen, our truck accident team includes Chuck Stratis. Chuck was formerly head of risk management at a major trucking firm. His job was to protect the company from claims and lawsuits, including those brought by someone injured by an unqualified driver. He now uses this insider knowledge and experience to help people injured in trucking accidents. Contact our law firm to speak with Chuck or one of our lawyers. Call 800-792-0332 for a free initial consultation. What happens because of negligent hiring?Trucking companies are supposed follow specific procedures to verify a trucker’s qualifications. When they do not, companies hire drivers with:
How our attorneys can helpIf you have been injured in a semi truck accident, you need an experienced truck litigation attorney with an in-depth understanding of the truck driver hiring process. Our law firm knows exactly which documents to request so we can learn whether the company actually followed the prescribed hiring process. If we find that the driver was unqualified and was hired without being checked adequately, we will bring a lawsuit for negligent hiring on your behalf. Working to get truck accident victims full and fair compensationIn some states, trucking companies guilty of causing injury through negligent hiring may be forced to pay punitive damages. Regardless of whether punitive damages are available in your state, our attorneys will always work to get you the maximum compensation available in your state. If you have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, contact our Indiana law firm to learn how we can put our knowledge and experience to work for you. Call Wagner Reese & Crossen to schedule a free initial consultation. An Indiana law firm with a national trucking accident practice |
