Step up to the plate Swift trucking!

I really can't add to anything that was said previously. I do hope your friend gets better and that he can get some kind of relief.

Since he was with a mentor at the time this could come back to the mentor. He was the supervisor in charge. A good attorney should take this case on a contingency basis. Just a guess.

 

May not get W/C, but there is prime evidence for a large civil suit for improper training, ect. Civil suits are easier to win. Swift employed the trainer, who was negligent in leaving the trainee alone, and apparently asking him to drive by himself to the consignee against company policy, where the trainer was to meet him later.

A good attorney should easily win big against Swift with this. That won't take away the damage that's been done, but at least he should have the money to take care of himself the rest of his life.

This is just my opinion, not legal advice.

 

This gentleman can get you pointed in the right direction.......

http://www.truckersjustice.com/

 

This is sad. I won't be like many and pretend to be a lawyer and tell you what he should do. But maybe this place can help with some of his bills. I have contributed to them for years and they seem to be worthwhile.

http://truckersfund.com/

 

W/C should still cover him!! I was on a 34 in a motel when I fell and broke my ankle; why did it cover it?? Because my job required me to take a 34!! ANYTHING work releated or pertaining to the JOB is covered! He would of been covered if he got out at a truckstop to get something to drink; no different here.




Hindsight; Ive been where he was at to a Lowes Dist. Center and he must have been going to one of the 2 stores or Mickey D's; I thought it was a pretty decent area..................

After thinking....really isnt a W/C case....maybe a civil suit against the trainer and Swift

 

A friend of mine was punched out of work to get on his motorcycle in the parking lot of his company To go home Some how he fliped his motorcycle in the parking lot The company wouldn't freely give him Workmen's Comp. But he lawyered up and got it So your buddy needs to do the same thing

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My thought is that if he was in possession of and responsible for the truck then it shoud be claimable under Workers Comp. It's a sure bet that if he hadn't been harmed and the truck was stolen instead, Swift would say he WAS working and it was all his fault!

 

I would think even if there isnt a WC claim possible, Swift should still be held responsible for the negligence of the trainer. Best of luck to you & your friend. Get well soon!!!!!