Lack of Certification / Training
Though there are of course many similarities between driving a passenger vehicle and driving a large commercial truck, there are also many significant differences. As part of the driver training and education program for those who are going to be entrusted to haul cargo in 18-wheelers and other oversized vehicles, truckers learn how to cope with these discrepancies. Trucking companies have an obligation to ensure that their employees are properly trained and certified to drive the loads that they are assigned, and the failure to do so can have dire consequences.
If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused by a commercial truck or van, then it may be wise to explore the underlying cause. A skilled and experienced attorney might discover that a driver lacks the training or certification necessary to operate the truck he or she was driving at the time of the collision, and you may be able to pursue a legal action to recover financial compensation.
Contact the Des Moines trucking company negligence lawyers of LaMarca Law Group, P.C. today at (515) 705-0233.
Missing Links in Truck Driver Education
As mentioned previously, there are significant differences in the operation of passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. A thorough and legally compliant training and certification program will address these matters in sufficient depth to reduce the likelihood that a driver’s inexperience might result in physical injury or property damage for motorists or pedestrians. Important topics that may be missed if a driver does not proceed through the appropriate course include:
- Proper braking distance
- Operating a truck on a grade
- Weight distribution of load
- How to secure hazardous materials for transport
- No-zone safety
- Proper maintenance of one’s vehicle
- Adaptation to changing road conditions
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The medical bills and auto repair costs associated with a trucking accident can be substantial. Do not bear that stress on your own if you suspect the responsible truck driver may lack the appropriate training and certification.
Contact the Des Moines truck accident lawyers of LaMarca Law Group, P.C. today at (515) 705-0233 for the assistance you need.
