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Auto, Airplane, and Bus AccidentsServing Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Richmond, VirginiaThe Federal government has created regulations regarding the liability to passengers injured while using a common carrier. A common carrier is one who represents to the public that its 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 with airplanes, vessels, "scenic railroads" or private charter transportation. In most situations, a common carrier is generally required to use the highest degree of care, diligence and vigilance in the transport of its passengers to the appropriate destination. The carrier must have the necessary equipment and a reasonable degree of skill to carry out the transportation of passengers. Common carriers are not, however, insurers of their passengers' safety. Rather, the degree of care and diligence that they must exercise is only such as can reasonably be exercised consistent with the character and mode of conveyance adopted and the practical operation of the business of the carrier. In common carrier accident cases such as airplane accidents or bus accidents, it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. When Should You Consider a Claim for Injuries or Loss?We have successfully won multi-million dollar settlements by representing people who have been injured in automotive accidents, commercial vehicles accidents, including tractor trailers, bus accidents, trains, airplane accidents, etc. This includes people who suffer what is known as "soft tissue injuries" such as neck and back sprains, as well as people who suffer catastrophic injuries such as broken bones, brain injuries, injuries requiring surgery and paralysis. This area of practice includes premise liability and wrongful death cases resulting from these accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of an accident, please immediately contact Page & Associates toll free at (866) 644-6166 or (804)353-6166 for an initial free consultation, or click here to complete our online consultation form. We will immediately review your information and respond within 24 hours. We handle accident cases throughout Virginia.
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