Attorneys for Common Carrier Aviation Accidents
Attorneys for Common Carrier Aviation Accidents
A common carrier is a company offering public transportation services at published rates to the general public. They include airlines, taxicabs, rideshares (e.g., Lyft and Uber), railroads, bus companies, cruises, and ferries. These companies are held to a much higher standard of care than private carriers, and any breach of their duty of care to passengers may make these carriers liable to accident victims for any injuries they suffered.
The aftermath of a common carrier accident can be overwhelming and confusing. Common carrier insurance companies, for example, will often attempt to get accident victims to quickly agree to a financial settlement in order to avoid litigation. These settlements usually fail to account for the full lifetime of care required, however. That is why one of the first calls to make after one of these accidents is to a qualified common carrier accident attorney like Susan E. Loggans.
Retain a Common Carrier Liability Lawyer in Chicago
If you sustained severe injuries or your loved one was killed in an accident on an airplane or some other kind of common carrier, it will be in your best interest to retain legal counsel as soon as possible.
Susan E. Loggans & Associates helps people injured in all manner of common carrier accidents, including:
- Airline accidents
- Helicopter accidents
- Train accidents
- Cab accidents
- Railway accidents
- Bus accidents
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Rideshare accidents
Susan E. Loggans is an experienced personal injury attorney who can fight to get you the compensation you need for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and other damages. Call (312) 588-9773 to have our experienced common carrier accident lawyer review your case and answer all of your legal questions during a free initial consultation.
Susan E. Loggans & Associates represents clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you will not be charged any fees unless you receive a financial award.
Overview of Common Carrier Liability Lawyer
Duties of Common Carriers
Types of Common Carrier Accidents
What to Do After a Common Carrier Accident
Duties of Common Carriers
Most laws and regulations stipulate that a common carrier is not a guarantor of its passengers’ safety, but it has a duty to its passengers to use the highest degree of care consistent with the mode of conveyance used and the practical operation of its business as a common carrier.
Failure to fulfill this duty or reasonable care constitutes negligence.
Some of the other duties that common carriers may have to provide include:
- Protection from injury by third parties
- Protection from other passengers
- Protection from harm by employees
Common carriers do have certain exceptions to liability in some cases. For example, they often cannot be held liable for injuries arising as the result of bad weather or other “acts of God” that are beyond the control of the common carrier.
Types of Common Carrier Accidents
Accidents on common carriers can occur for any one of a number of reasons, including:
- Operator or motorist negligence
- Negligence or malice of employees
- Failure to maintain equipment
- Failure to comply with safety procedures
- Negligence of other passengers
- Defective equipment
What to Do After a Common Carrier Accident
Victims of common carrier accident cases are advised to do the following after an incident:
- Take photos or videos of the scene of the accident, if possible.
- Keep records of all medical expenses and other financial burdens related to the accident.
- Refrain from making any statements to insurance companies, sending texts, or posting on social media until you retain qualified legal assistance.
- Seek the help of an experienced attorney who can help you secure a winning verdict.
- Don’t delay contacting an attorney to avoid statute of limitations issues.
Find the Right Common Carrier Accident Attorney at Susan E. Loggans Law & Associates
Did you sustain serious injuries or was your loved one killed in any accident on a common carrier? You will want to contact Susan E. Loggans & Associates for help determining your best options to obtain compensation.
Chicago personal injury lawyer Susan E. Loggans can provide a complete evaluation of your case as soon as you call (312) 588-9773 or submit the online contact form below.