Are Some Truck Accidents Linked to Forged Medical Certificates?

According to a study by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it is easy for a motivated trucker to get around the physical examination requirement needed to obtain a commercial license.  As a result, it is believed that there are truckers on the roads today who have forged medical certificates and should not be driving.  That means that some Tennessee tractor-trailer accident cases may be caused by medically unfit truckers.

Truckers are known to suffer heart attacks, seizures and spells of unconsciousness, causing countless major truck accidents across the country.  Since there is no central database or repository for state inspectors to verify the legitimacy of a medical certificate, truckers are getting away with providing false information to obtain their commercial licenses and innocent truck accident victims are paying the price.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee study tried to verify a sample of 614 medical certificates from truckers at roadside inspections in California, Illinois and Ohio.  Only 407 could be verified as legitimate after the committee’s staff attempted to contact the medical examiners listed on the certificates.

If you have been injured in a Tennessee tractor-trailer accident you may be entitled to compensation.  Truck accident cases can be complex, which is why you need to consult with an experienced large truck accident attorney to find out your legal rights. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 today for a consultation.

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