Most tractor-trailer drivers are conscientious and safety-minded. These drivers obey the rules of the road, cautiously looking out for those around them. Others drive aggressively and negligently, apt to cause a serious Houston truck wreck with you or one of your family members.
Due to the weight and momentum behind these big rigs, any accidents usually result in serious injuries or even loss of life. You may sustain internal injuries, broken bones, an injured back or neck or even a serious head or brain injury that can be life threatening.
One primary source of negligence on the part of truck drivers and trucking companies is fraudulently obtained commercial licenses. Without going through the proper training and testing required to properly earn their commercial license, these drivers pose a serious danger to you and your loved ones.
Truck drivers may fraudulently obtain a commercial license, which is required to operate big rigs, by cheating on the test, using a different identity or purposely hiding past criminal or traffic violation history. These drivers are naturally ill equipped to face the challenges out on the road.
Fraudulently obtained commercial licenses may be more common than you might think. A recent Chicago Tribune report found a truck driving school that had paid third-party testers to falsify truckers’ exams. When 623 drivers were re-tested, only 142 passed.
If you or a family member has been injured in a truck accident in Texas involving a negligent driver, such as one that cheated their way into getting a commercial license, you may be eligible to recover damages after the fact. This financial compensation may cover your medical bills, ongoing care or physical therapy, missed time at work and much more.
Call the Houston truck accident lawyers of Denena & Points today at (877) 307-9500 to learn more about your legal rights. You can schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys at a time that is convenient for you.