If you have been involved in an accident involving a truck or 18-wheeler, you will want to seek help from a law firm experienced in handling commercial truck liability cases. At Springer & Lyle, we have helped hundreds of people receive just compensation despite some of the issues involved with determining who is really at fault in a truck accident; the driver or the company itself. To determine liability in a trucking accident, the law considers several different factors. One important factor is whether federal or state regulations governing the trucking industry are involved. For … [Read more...]
Are Background Checks Required to be Done to Hire A Truck Driver?
Being involved in a truck accidents or a car accident can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating. Due to the serious results of a commercial truck accident, one of the first questions many people ask is “Are background checks required to be done to hire a truck driver”? This is a popular question for several reasons, especially when the accident involved a truck driver who was hired by a trucking company, without undergoing an extensive background check. Under the federal motor carrier safety regulations, thorough background checks are required to be performed. The trucking … [Read more...]
