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California Common Carrier Laws<\/h1>\n
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\"California Every year thousands of passengers suffer serious injuries while on board buses operated by public transportation entities, charter bus companies, and private bus lines, and vehicles operated by rideshare companies<\/span>. <\/span>Under general common law ruled codified under California civil statutes, operators of public and private mass transit systems owe their passengers a heightened level of care.<\/p>\n

If you or a member of your family were injured in an accident that occurred while you were traveling in a bus or other vehicle that is considered to be a common carrier, you might have grounds to file an injury claim. To learn more about California common carrier laws and how they apply to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the\u00a0<\/span>attorneys<\/span>\u00a0at our firm as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is a Common Carrier Under the Eyes of the Law – California Laws<\/h2>\n

There are several factors that require analysis before an entity can be considered a common carrier under the law.<\/p>\n

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  1. The stated or intended purpose of the established entity or corporation is to transport individuals or goods (products) from one location to another.<\/li>\n
  2. The entity promoted itself to the general public as being a transportation based company<\/li>\n
  3. There is a set standard of fees as consideration for the transportation of individuals from one location to another.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note<\/strong>: Transportation entities do not need to have a fixed schedule of departure or arrival to be considered common carriers. For example chartered buses, or tour buses often do not have a set schedule. Under California personal injury laws and court decisions, common carriers include some of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n