Truck accident investigations often focus on the history of the driver. Does the driver have a record of motor vehicle violations? Did he or she fail a drug test in the past? A pattern of recklessness and unsafe driving can be important evidence in establishing liability in a truck accident.
At the law firm of McCarthy Weisberg Cummings in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, our attorneys have more than 25 years of combined experience handling cases involving truck accident victims. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and answer your questions.
Responsibilities of Truck Drivers and Their Employers
Trucking companies have a responsibility to hire qualified commercial drivers and to provide periodic drug testing to ensure that high drivers are not on the road. Unfortunately, some trucking companies are only interested in moving cargo at the lowest price and provide lax supervision of their employees.
When you hire our lawyers to represent you in a truck accident case, we will investigate the background of the driver to determine if negligent hiring or negligence in supervision was a factor in the crash. If the truck was equipped with a GPS, we can order the trucking company to preserve that evidence to uncover driver errors such as:
- Speeding prior to the accident
- Failure to brake prior to the accident
- Unsafe passing
Contact Our Pennsylvania Truck Accident Injury Attorneys
For a free initial consultation with one of our Harrisburg attorneys for injuries caused by truck driver error, call 717.260.3646 or contact us online. We represent clients in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding cities, including Carlisle.
