Waco Negligent Hiring Lawyers
The individuals who are employed to operate commercial trucks and vans have a very challenging occupation. They are expected to spend lengthy periods of time behind the wheel in order to meet high pressure deadlines, all while handling a vehicle that has an awkward distribution of weight and which is significantly larger than the typical passenger car. Any lapses in judgment or skill can cause serious truck accidents that may result in physical injury, property loss, or even death. Given the potential for disaster, trucking companies have an obligation to avoid hiring persons who are unfit or unqualified for the job.
If you have been hurt in a collision involving a commercial truck, it is possible that negligent hiring may have been a contributing factor. You deserve to receive financial compensation for your injuries, and a lawsuit can help you to obtain the resources that you need. Contact the Waco negligent hiring lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842 to speak with a skilled and experienced attorney about your case.
Examples of Negligent Hiring
Like any other business, trucking companies are constantly looking for ways to maximize their profits while minimizing their expenses. Unfortunately there are times when the desire to pad the bottom line leads to decisions that endanger public safety. Trucking companies might be found to have engaged in negligent hiring if the employee has a history involving any of the following:
- Lack of adequate training
- Lack of appropriate licensure
- History of substance abuse
- Record of excessive traffic violations and accidents
- Arrest for DUI or other related offenses
- Certain medical or psychological conditions
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Trucking companies that exhibit negligence in their hiring practices must be held accountable. Contact the Waco negligent hiring lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842 for the legal representation you need.
