Inadequate Truck Driver Training

Most trucking companies make substantial investments of both time and money in the training of their employees who will be engaged primarily in driving duties. This helps to protect their reputation with clients, secure the safety of cargo, and to generally make the road a safer place for everyone. This is an especially important undertaking because the highly technical nature of operating an 18-wheeler requires much more expertise than merely driving a passenger vehicle. The failure to provide sufficient training can lead to truck accidents that would otherwise likely have been preventable.

The Charleston truck accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm can help to uncover the facts of the matter and determine whether a trucking company’s failure to train a driver contributed to your accident. Contact us at 843-720-2800 to learn more about your legal rights and options. South Carolina drivers deserve safe roadways, and negligent trucking companies deserve to be held legally liable for the harm that results from their negligence.

Signs of the Lack of Training

In the immediate aftermath of a truck accident it can be difficult to fully process the circumstances surrounding the collision. A careful review of eyewitness accounts, police reports, insurance claims investigations, and trucking company documents can serve to piece together a more accurate account of the situation. This is a key component of building a compelling legal case, and our team of experienced attorneys may discover the following signs of inadequate training:

• Improper assessment of turning radius
• Lack of proper handling on an incline
• Failure to observe height restrictions
• Improper load distribution
• No documented training hours or assessments
• Lack of necessary licensure

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For nearly a century, the Steinberg Law Firm has been dedicated to providing skilled and experienced legal representation to South Carolina residents who need it. Contact your Charleston inadequate truck driver training lawyers today at 843-720-2800.