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Who are common carriers?
A common carrier is one who represents to the public that his business is one of transporting persons or cargo from place to place for compensation, and such services are generally open to the public. Generally, commercial buses, ferries, trains, and airplanes are considered common carriers. There are some exceptions to this definition, such as, certain airplanes, vessels, "scenic railroads," or private charter transportation. |
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Railroads what are the railroad's responsibilities in the area of providing grade crossing protection?
Why are so few grade crossings protected by flashers or gates and flashers?
Why can't the train simply stop before hitting the vehicle at the grade crossing?
Are there railroad crossings that are unreasonably dangerous and therefore likely places for train accidents?
Where can the public obtain more information about grade crossing safety issues?
If I want to file a lawsuit for injuries I suffered as a result of bus, train or airplane accident, do I have to do so by a certain time?
Can I be removed from a common carrier?
If my baggage is lost or damaged by a common carrier, can I recover my losses?
Are the rates and fees charged by a common carrier subject to regulations?
If I am hit and injured by a common carrier, can I recover for my injuries?
Are there any common carrier regulations regarding individuals with disabilities?
What regulations apply if I travel internationally by airplane?
What are the duties and responsibilities of a motorist to avoid a train accident as he or she approaches a public grade crossing?
Who determines how fast a train can go over a grade crossing?
Who regulates buses, ferries, trains and planes?
Who are common carriers?
Why does it matter whether the transportation service is a common carrier or not?
If I am injured while a passenger on a bus, train, ferry, or airplane, is the transportation service liable?
What, by law, is a train crew required to do to avoid a train accident as the train approaches a public grade crossing?
If I am injured as a result of a bus, train, ferry, or airplane accident, or while a passenger on any one of these services, is the transportation service liable?
If I am hit and injured by a common carrier, such as a train, bus, ferry or airplane, can I recover for my injuries?
Are common carriers, such as buses, trains and airplanes, required to accommodate passengers with disabilities?
Can I be removed from a bus, train, ferry, or airplane?
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