{"id":2528,"date":"2019-12-03T14:49:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2019-12-03T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:49:07","slug":"facts-about-indiana-bus-accident-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/facts-about-indiana-bus-accident-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts About Indiana Bus Accident Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since all\nbuses operate as a business that provide transportation services to the general\npublic, all regulations governing bus accidents fall under an area of law known\nas common carrier<\/em> law. A common carrier can be defined as any public or\nprivate business (or individual) that transports people, goods, or services in\nexchange for a fee. This includes taxi cabs, limousines, trains, trolleys,\nferries, cruise ships, airplanes, and of course, buses. According to the\nInterstate Commerce Act, common carriers have a higher legal responsibility, or\nduty of care, which means they have more liability in the case of an accident.\nIn fact, common carrier accidents come with a special set of rules in\ncomparison to standard motor vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue\nreading to learn more pertinent facts surrounding state and federal bus\naccident law, as well as, where to get professional and personalized advice\nafter being negligently injured on a common carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common\nCarrier Laws<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Depending on\nwhere common carriers are traveling, they are governed on a local, state, and\nfederal level. The federal government regulates common carriers that provide\ntransportation to passengers or goods across state lines under the Interstate\nCommerce Act. Local and state governments regulate transportation services that\ntake place within state lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law\nplaces the highest degree of care on common carriers. If a common carrier fails\nto uphold their legal duty of care, and as a result, someone is injured, their\nactions (or non-actions) would be considered negligent. In this case, special\nrules for compensation would apply, especially if the victims were ill,\ndisabled, or children. Common examples of common carrier negligence include\nfatigued driving, intoxicated driving, lack of proper vehicular maintenance,\ninadequate driver training, and speeding or similar kinds of reckless driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus Accident\nVictims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Anyone\ninjured in a common carrier bus accident has a right to make a claim against\nthe negligent party, but will require the assistance of a personal injury\nlawyer to obtain the best settlement outcome possible. However, many common\ncarriers are government agencies, which means strict rules apply in terms of\nstatutes of limitations and other limitations. It is strongly encouraged to\nseek professional legal advice regarding your bus accident claim as soon as\npossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Bus Accident Lawyers You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call The Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn the best course of action after being negligently injured on a bus or similar common carrier in Indiana. Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek are seasoned accident attorneys<\/a> that can fight to recover full and fair compensation for your losses. We also offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we recover a settlement. Call 317-881-2700 to schedule your free consultation, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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