Austin Negligent Hiring Lawyers
Trucking companies entrust their employees with access to and use of massive vehicles on public roads. These large trucks require a well-trained driver who keeps safety in mind whenever he or she is on the road and recognizes a potential hazard when the tell-tale signs appear. However, some companies may hire drivers who exhibit dangerous thoughtlessness on the highways or who have a problematic past in regard to their driving history.
When a trucking company hires individuals who are unsuited to the task of operating a commercial truck, the company itself can be held legally responsible for injuries resulting from subsequent collisions. To learn more about your legal rights and options if you have been hurt in a crash caused by a truck driver, contact the Austin negligent hiring attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 512-372-8100 today.
The Hazards of Negligent Truck Company Hiring
A driver for a trucking company needs to show a certain level of technical knowledge and basic roadway awareness before they should get behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler. If a trucking company hires someone without the proper training, demeanor, or state of health, they may create the following dangerous situations:
- Putting drug abusers or alcoholics behind the wheel of a truck
- Hiring drivers with medical conditions that make them unfit for trucking
- Hiring drivers with a history of accidents or traffic violations
- Hiring drivers without proper training to handle a truck or respond to emergencies
The failure of trucking companies to screen out drivers whose histories indicate the above concerns should not be tolerated.
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If you have been injured in a collision that could have been prevented had a trucking company exercised a greater degree of care, we can help. For more information regarding you rights as an injured motorist, contact the Austin negligent hiring lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100 today.
