Nashville Negligent Hiring Attorneys
Operating an 18-wheeler safely is not an easy task. In fact, pulling a trailer and driving a vehicle that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds can be very complicated and dangerous, especially if the driver is not qualified or safe. Thus, it is a trucking company’s duty to thoroughly check out their drivers and provide them with the training and knowledge necessary to safely driving these large vehicles. If a trucking company fails to thoroughly check the background of a job applicant and hires a driver with a criminal history or safety violations, they are putting other motorists at risk and may be held liable for this negligence.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, you may be able to take legal action against the trucking company for hiring an unsafe driver. Talk to a legal representative about fighting for the financial compensation you need by contacting the Nashville negligent hiring attorneys of Pohl & Berk, LLP, today at 615-277-2765.
Negligent Hiring
Trucking companies are expected to hire drivers with a clean history and who will act responsibly behind the wheel. Before making a hiring decision, trucking companies should assess the applicant in the following ways:
- Drug tests
- Health physical (to make sure the driver is able to drive long hours)
- Criminal record check
- Driving record
If a trucking company hires a driver with a criminal history or a history of drug and alcohol abuse, they are recklessly putting innocent lives at risk.
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At Pohl & Berk, LLP, our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims just like you take legal action against negligent trucking companies. To learn more about your legal rights and options after a truck accident with an unqualified or unsafe driver, contact a Nashville negligent hiring lawyer today at 615-277-2765 to discuss your situation and legal options.
