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If I Am Injured While A Passenger On A Train Is The Railroad Liable?
The general rule is that a common carrier may be liable for personal injuries
to passengers. A common carrier, such as railroad companies, is generally required
to use the highest degree of care, diligence, and vigilance in the transport of
its passengers to the appropriate destination.
Generally, the carrier is responsible for injuries sustained by a passenger during
transportation that could have been avoided if the carrier had used better care
or diligence.
Depending upon state law, if a personal injury occurs due to the carrier's
noncompliance with safety laws, the carrier may be found to have absolute liability
for personal injuries. Also, a common carrier may have a duty to warn its passengers
of dangers that exist in transport and that are known to the carrier.
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means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds.
In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date,
known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you
do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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