My brother was hired to haul grain in a big truck without drivers license. He ended up wrecking it and died. Should he been allowed to operate without the company checking for drivers license?
Your brother's estate is entitled to collect from Worker's Comp.
If one is injured while at work he is entitled to worker's compensation benefits. There are death benefits that are included in that. You cannot sue your employer. However, based on the circumstances if someone other that your employer was responsible for one's injuries ou may bring a third party claim.
I am sorry to hear about your brother. He may have lied and said that he had the proper license. Or maybe he didn't lie. Maybe he was never asked and didn't know that he needed special training. So, yes, there may be a claim here.
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