Medically Unfit Truck Drivers Can Cause Serious Accidents
In order to drive a commercial truck in the United States, a person must meet certain medical criteria. For example if a driver suffers from hearing loss, vision loss or epilepsy, he or she is likely disqualified from legally operating a commercial truck. Unfortunately, these conditions can be overlooked by trucking companies, putting unsafe, medically disqualified drivers on the road.
At the law firm of Grandy & Martin, P.A., we are familiar with all of the common causes of truck accidents. Contact our firm as soon as possible following a truck accident injury or fatality. We will thoroughly research the truck driver's medical history and determine if a previously identified condition contributed to the accident. If the driver was medically disqualified and was driving anyway, this is strong evidence in a personal injury or wrongful death case.
Medical and Physical Conditions That Can Disqualify a Truck Driver
Following are some physical conditions that can disqualify a truck driver from obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) and operating a truck legally:
- Vision impairment
- Hearing loss
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Respiratory conditions
- Hypertension
- Psychiatric disorders
- Use of certain prescription drugs
- Alcoholism
- Lost use of an extremity
- Other physical limitations that interfere with the ability to operate a vehicle
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, it is important to hire a personal injury attorney who understands trucking laws and is familiar with medical disqualification of truck drivers. At Grandy & Martin, P.A., our lawyers draw upon more than 25 years of experience helping injury victims obtain compensation for truck accident injuries.
Contact our law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, at (704) 837-8019 or toll free at (877) 818-7997 to speak with an attorney today. You will not pay any fees unless we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
