If you were hit by a semi truck and suspect the driver was being reckless or negligent, we recommend contacting us at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC immediately. There are laws in place that are supposed to protect the public, so that truck drivers do not operate their vehicle in a dangerous manner, because these hefty vehicles can seriously jeopardize the safety of the public. We have many years of experience investigating these types of accidents and can find out if there’s any evidence of Alabama negligent hiring, firing, training, supervision or retention. Please contact us to talk further during a complimentary consultation appointment.
Negligent Hiring, Firing, Training, Supervision Or Retention
Employers have a duty to confirm that every truck driver they hire is trained and suited to handle the responsibility of operating such large vehicles. This hiring process must entail complete background tracks on the employee’s history, which may involve potential prior convictions. Employers who fail to conduct these background checks may be liable for drivers who cause accidents on the roadway. Furthermore, if the employer notices later on that the driver has a drug issue or is violating trucking regulations, but does not take action to correct or fire them, then this may be considered supervision negligence. If you need support after a recent accident and believe Alabama negligent hiring, firing, training, supervision or retention could be a factor, contact us now.
When a truck driver has not been properly trained they may not take special consideration for how the vehicle needs to be driven. Commercial trucks in particular are of a vast size and weight, so when it comes to acceleration, braking, or maneuvering, it tends to be more complicated compared to standard passenger cars. This is why it is so important that trucking companies hire only eligible and qualified drivers to operate their vehicles. If there are any signs of negligent hiring, firing, training, supervision or retention, then employers can be held liable for accidents.
Why Experience Matters For Negligent Hiring, Firing, Training, Supervision, Or Retention
When employers do not carefully select certain drivers to operate their vehicles and don’t take action when the driver violates rules or regulations, they can be held liable for accidents. Here are a few reasons why we recommend contact us for a negligent hiring, firing, training, supervision or retention matter:
- We are aware that failing to conduct background checks on truck drivers may constitute hiring negligence, in which victims of serious accidents deserve fair compensation.
- We have years of experience investigating accidents and know what to look for to uncover proof of negligence, oversights, or other violations.
- We are known for our success rate, having handled more than 5,000 cases, with a 99% success rate, and $1 billion+ in verdicts and settlements.
At Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, we know that negligent practices on behalf of employers can result in devastation on the roadway. If you were recently in a truck accident, we can find out if Alabama negligent hiring, firing, training, supervision or retention are contributing factors. Please reach out now so we can talk further over a no-cost consultation appointment.
Negligent Hiring & Training Supervision
The Trucking Company May Be Liable For Your Injuries
If you were struck by a semi-truck whose driver was negligent; fatigued; or driving under the influence of stimulants, alcohol or narcotics, then you should know that there are laws that are meant to prevent such drivers from ever taking control of a dangerous vehicle in the first place. When they do, it is evidence that their employer was negligent in the hiring, training and supervision of employees.
At Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, we have years of experience investigating the causes of multiple types of motor vehicle accidents, including Negligent Hiring, Firing, Training, Supervision or Retention. Our team of attorneys, investigators and paralegals work diligently to handle your case, reaching the site of the accident quickly and conducting thorough investigations to determine where, when and how the mistakes were made that led to your personal injury.
Negligent Hiring And Training
It is the duty of the employer to make sure that each truck driver employed by the company is fit to handle the responsibility of driving such a large and dangerous vehicle. The hiring process should involve thorough checks on a prospective employee’s employment and driving history; it may involve a check for prior convictions.
Failing to conduct those background checks or disregarding their results may constitute hiring negligence. If the employer later notices that the employee has, for example, an obvious drug problem or a tendency to lie in his or her logbook about how many consecutive hours were spent driving, then that may constitute negligence in supervision.
At Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, we have years of experience investigating and proving instances of just these sorts of negligence. For a free initial consultation, contact our offices today and we’ll set to work investigating your case as soon as possible.
