Were You Struck by a Foreign Truck Driver?

Recent truck accidents have made the news because the drivers were either in the country illegally or did not have English proficiency. In response, the U.S. Department of Transportation has taken certain actions to make the roads safer, including stripping states of funds for giving licenses to undocumented immigrants.

If you are struck by a foreign trucker, then your case might be more complex. The trucker could flee the scene to avoid detection and possible deportation. The trucking company might also need to pay compensation for putting a dangerous trucker out on the road. Contact Snyder Heitman, LLC today to talk with a truck accident lawyer. We are committed to public safety and the rights of our clients.

High Profile Accidents

One risk with foreign-born drivers is that they lack English proficiency, so they might be unable to read road signs. A trucker might not know when to yield or if a lane is being closed, so they don’t slow down or watch for other vehicles. They can easily crash and cause multi-vehicle pileups on the highway.

The US Department of Transportation highlighted two recent truck accidents involving foreign drivers who did not know English. After this report, President Trump has tightened federal English language proficiency requirements.

Some truckers are even in the country illegally but still driving on the road. In 2025, Jashanpreet Singh caused an accident while behind the wheel of a big rig. He crashed into multiple vehicles, killing three people, although a detainer for his arrest was in place.

Why You Should Contact Our Law office

Any truck accident is stressful. Our clients are usually suffering from painful injuries, which impedes their ability to handle their own negotiations.

If a trucking company employs a driver illegally, then your case just got much harder. You can expect:

• The trucker to flee the scene so they do not get arrested and possibly deported. That means you might not even know the name of the trucker who hit you.
• The trucking company to hide information about the driver, including employment records.
• The defense to blame you for the accident, which can reduce what they pay or possibly even get out from having to pay anything.

Motorists hoping to receive fair compensation have their work cut out for them. Connecting with an experienced Greenville law firm is the sensible first step. We know how to force trucking companies to divulge information about their truckers, and we can search for other evidence to identify the trucker. Call Snyder Heitman today.

Let’s Get Started on Your Case

Our firm has established a reputation for aggressive, client-focused advocacy. We can fight for meaningful compensation, including full damages for all economic and general damages. When an undocumented immigrant causes a crash, we might even seek punitive damages against the trucking company for knowingly putting a dangerous driver on the road. Call us today to schedule a free, no risk consultation. Our Greenville truck accident lawyers also serve clients in Spartanburg and throughout Upstate South Carolina.

Sources:

cdllife.com/2025/usdot-points-to-two-deadly-crashes-as-proof-that-truck-drivers-who-dont-understand-english-are-highway-hazards/

abcnews.com/US/truck-driver-country-illegally-influence-drugs-california-crash/story?id=126804313