Many companies hire truckers for deliveries and general transportation of goods. Thus, it is important to note that throughout the United States, there is a growing number of lawsuits and court cases that involve property damage, wrongful death, and personal injury caused by truck drivers and in which the employer is held liable. These cases are a direct result of shipping companies improperly hiring motor carriers. In certain cases, the individual shippers were found guilty of negligently hiring even independent drivers because they failed to check, for example, whether the vehicle was properly registered and whether the driver had the proper insurance and licenses to be driving the merchandise.

Negligent hiring is defined as an employer’s or an independent contractor’s failure to notice any risks that may be associated with another party whose services they may have decided to use. The first step in protecting yourself would be to check that they are registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Property Brokers. By combining this first step with further protocols, the company can avoid possible disasters that would relate to negligent hiring.

Please call us so we can help you set up hiring protocols to limit your liability – (239) 963-6043. We look forward to protecting you and limiting your liability!

 

* This information is not intended to be legal advice, but is solely intended as general information. Every case is different and requires an independent and individual analysis. This article further does not create any client-attorney privilege or relationship. Please call us so we can help you personally.