Dec 23 2008
Common Carrier
A common carrier is anyone who offered to the public to carry persons, property or messages for hire. In California, and certain other states, a carrier for persons for reward must use the utmost care and diligence for their safe carriage, must provide everything for that purpose, and must exercise a reasonable degree of skill. Such carrier must provide vehicles that are safe and fit for their intended purpose and generally, are not excused from omissions in this regard.
Bus lines, train lines, ship lines, and other common carriers are often involved in accidents causing injury.
Your legal specialist should be aware of the distinctions under the law, which may apply to common carrier accidents.