really need some advice after rollover

Wow that's rough. Hope you recover soon.

 

I'm sorry to hear about your accident and I hope you recover. What I'm going to say is not meant to be mean. I hope you have learned from your experience with that company.

You are responsible to operate the truck safely. If you knew there was an issue with the suspension and you keep driving the vehicle, then you are responsible for what happened.
I have heard from many experienced drivers and instructors that "If you feel the vehicle is not safe to drive, do NOT drive it."

I know there are times that we feel the need to do anything to survive financially. And we all want the best for our families. But as you have now learned, at the risk of your own life, it's not always worth the risks involved. You are lucky to be alive.

You need a lawyer. This case will drag out for years. Document your story and move on to another employer after you heal.

Take solace in the fact that you are there for your family this Christmas. Enjoy the holidays with them. Best of luck moving forward in the new year.

 

estep, STOP. Stop right there. There's no need to go on the defensive here. You are right. I know how terrifying it can be, and you may be leery of getting back in the seat, but trust me, this makes you a better driver, you know what can happen. On my 1st TT job, I was only there a month, I was involved in a terrible wreck, almost killed the person I hit. It was a horrific scene, something I still play out in my head 40 years later. But it went to court, I was cleared of any wrong doing (well, 5% fault for being there) The next day after the accident, my boss said, "you still want to drive"? I said, "sure if you have another truck", and for the next 35 years, I didn't have one more accident or tickets. Get back on the horse and ride, you'll be fine. Get a lawyer.

 

I would lawyer up for sure. Try to get your hands on the Inspection book too!
Also were you a 1099 or W-2 employee? I hope it was W-2 and they were paying Workers Comp...

I have a buddy who works the oil fields in ND and know how beat up the trucks are from severe abuse on those dirt roads.
Sounds like this company could care less about the trucks or the people who drive them.

 

Your lack of understanding that a unsafe truck is unsafe to drive is your own fault.

 

Was there a weigh station you could've taken the truck? If a boss threatens me to operate equipment I know is unsafe, I can let DOT inspect and shut me down. I know it may mean I am fired, but that's better than killed. Bless you for making it out alive. I hope you can find a better job quickly.

 

Did we wake up on the wrong side of the bunk?.....lol!

Just glad the driver is alive to tell about it.
No sense in bashing him driver...

 

Your wrong it was entirely in your hands. You chose to drive an unsafe vehicle. No matter the reason it was your decision to get in the cab after you knew it was unsafe. Here's the part that gets me, coulda happened in a different spot at a different time and took some one else's family out. I realize you drove an unsafe rig for your family, but remember from here on they are not the only family you need to worry about when driving. Honestly I hope they fire your ### and concrete a lesson