Employer Negligence
When Employer Negligence Causes A Trucking Accident
The commercial trucking industry is both profitable and challenging. It heavily depends on trucks and drivers to transport goods and generate revenue. Therefore, employers have a crucial responsibility to ensure the well-being of their trucks and drivers.
Regrettably, this responsibility is not always fulfilled. Employer negligence can lead to significant issues for both truckers and other drivers on the road.
Types Of Employer Negligence
Employer negligence is a term used to describe a wide range of negligent actions that an employer can engage in.
In the context of commercial trucking, this negligence can involve:
- Hours of Service Violations
- Negligent Hiring
- Failure to Train/Inadequate Training
- Failure to Inspect
Aside from being potentially hazardous to the truck driver, these forms of negligence may be harmful to other drivers on the road, as well. A truck driver who does not receive the correct training, scheduling or support from his or her employer can easily become a danger to everyone on the road.
Victims of trucking accidents may be entitled to financial compensation if they can prove that employer negligence occurred. It is important to seek out an experienced Springfield employer negligence lawyer for assistance with filing and carrying out a lawsuit.
The attorneys at Rah Law understand the devastating effects that a trucking accident can have on you and your loved ones.
Contact us today at 417-512-2333 to learn more about holding the responsible trucking company accountable for your injuries.