A trucking company in Colorado, hired a driver without reviewing his background information, license status, or driving qualifications. He was placed behind the wheel of a semi-truck weighing just under $26,000 pounds. Witnesses saw him swerving and “falling asleep” right before he rear-ended our client.
Our client suffered several injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can also be called a concussion, that impacted his work, home, and social life. He also had significant PTSD and anxiety as a result of this crash.
The trucking company tried to hide evidence and repair the vehicle before we could inspect it. The driver later admitted to being on his cell phone and looking at his GPS when the crash happened. With our office, this case settled for $800,000 despite the insurance company insisting at the start that they would not offer more than $400,000. If you or someone you know was injured by a driver who did not have a license, lacked training or was otherwise unqualified to operate a truck, please contact our office.
There are specific claims that can be made against the trucking company such as negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent training and negligent entrustment that our attorneys are trained to handle. We also have knowledge about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations) so if you believe a trucking company has violated any safety standards and caused injury, contact our office for a free consultation.