Most people are not aware that federal regulations, as well as private employment conditions, result in random checks and testing Kentucky truck drivers for drugs and alcohol.  HLH has provided a lot of information about the serious risks associated with a truck accident.  There are federal and state regulations regarding the number of hours a truck operator can drive each day, rest periods and breaks, fleet safety and maintenance as well as appropriate weight loading and securing cargo. Also, following a collision involving a hospitalization or death, under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the truck driver must undergo drug and alcohol testing.

Generally speaking, truck drivers are operating a very heavy vehicle which can quickly result in serious injuries or loss of life in the event of an accident.  As a result most truckers are placed in a random “pool” and must submit to drug and alcohol screening if their name is randomly selected.  This is even true for those who are on vacation, outside of work hours or even at home on sick leave.  If they are notified of their selection, they must report immediately for testing.

Testing Kentucky truck drivers for drugs and alcohol protects all of us, including the drivers themselves.  These scheduled and random tests, and associated records, are also valuable evidence after a truck accident which has resulted in injuries or the loss of a life.  HLH attorneys thoroughly investigate our clients’ cases to determine all factors which might have contributed to an injury truck accident.  Initial testing after the accident as well as a given driver’s past history help a jury to understand the nature of the liability and negligence.

The experienced truck accident and personal injury attorneys at HLH have served clients in Louisville and across Kentucky since 1924.  If you or someone you love has been injured or you have lost a loved one in a truck accident we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 to speak with one of our attorneys for a free consultation.