Truck drivers testing positive for drugs?
Imagine an out-of-control big rig on the roadway whose driver is operating this large vehicle under the influence of drugs. This scene is extremely scare and frightening, but even more frightening to me, is the fact that this has become a very real and prevalent problem on our highways.
One such accident occurred on the Chicago Skyway Toll Plaza where an 80,000-pound truck veered right, jackknifed and crashed into 22 cars causing numerous injuries. The trucker in that case had fallen asleep and later tested positive for cocaine and the trucking company – his employer – apparently had a history of failing to conduct mandated drug testing. The Fox investigation found that many companies were failing to test newly-hired drivers. Some did not even test their drivers after serious accidents and some others actually put drivers back to work on the road even after they had failed drug tests.
If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident with a big rig, it’s important that you do some research and find a qualified and experienced Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer to mange your case or at least advise you in some way.