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How to Minimize Risk of Negligent Hiring & Training Claims

Posted Under: Negligent Hiring on August 8, 2021

Although most motor carriers think that if they comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for background checks and other screening procedures, they will be protected from negligent hiring or retention claims, this is not the case. Federal regulations and common law negligence requirements all factor in and certain states have easier thresholds […]

Negligent Hiring and Negligent Retention Claims Following a Truck Accident

Posted Under: Negligent Hiring on February 2, 2021

When it comes to personal injury cases, the accident victim has just one chance to bring their claim – there are no second chances. In this type of law, liability is primarily based on the theory of negligence. A negligent hiring claim argues that an employer was negligent for hiring a truck driver because the […]

Michigan Protects Employers from Negligent Hiring and Retention Claims

Posted Under: Negligent Hiring on December 7, 2015

On January 1, a new Michigan law took effect to protect companies that hire ex-offenders who go on to cause damage or injury during the course of their employment. Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas recently passed similar laws. The Michigan law specifically provides that, in an action seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or […]

Showing Posts In "Negligent Hiring" Category

How to Minimize Risk of Negligent Hiring & Training Claims

Negligent Hiring and Negligent Retention Claims Following a Truck Accident

Michigan Protects Employers from Negligent Hiring and Retention Claims

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