According to local reports three children were injured in an accident Wednesday afternoon when a loaded coal truck struck a church van. Police indicate the accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Route 83 in Bartley West Virginia. Police believe the driver of the coal truck was drunk and has been arrested on charges of DUI causing bodily injury failure to maintain control and reckless driving. Authorities are investigating the accident.
Commentary
If the reports prove to be accurate and the driver of this truck was drunk he should be pursued to the full extent of the law. The drinking and driving places liability on the driver and probably allows for a personal injury claim against him but what strikes me is the drivers employer. How long had this behavior on the job been happening? If it can be proven that the employer knew about the reckless nature of their employee and still let him drive there could be grounds to bring a personal injury suit against the employer too. These types of details need to be fleshed out by an independent investigation initiated by the guardians of the victims. This would determine where the liability of the accident lies and allow for proper restitution.
Texas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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