Can a trucking company be responsible for hiring an unsafe driver in Georgia?
Kyle Moore's Answer
Quick Answer
If you're in a trucking accident in Georgia due to an unsafe driver, the hiring company may be liable for your damages, so consult a lawyer to assess your claim's viability.
Key risks
Potential Risk
Failure to hire a lawyer can jeopardize your claim.
Potential Risk
Inadequate investigation into the driver/company relationship may weaken your case.
Potential Risk
Assuming only the driver is liable could lead to missing potential compensation from the company.
Full Transcript
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If you're involved in a trucking accident in Georgia that was caused by an unsafe driver,
the company that hired that driver could potentially be liable to compensate you for your damages.
It's very important that you hire a lawyer and explore all of the background relationship
between the trucking company and the driver to determine the viability of that claim.