Birmingham Wrongful Death & Common Carriers

Companies that offer transportation services to the general public are considered “common carriers” in tort law. Federal and state laws regulate a common carrier's liability to the survivors of passengers who are killed while using the carrier's services. A common carrier is one that advertises or represents its business as one of transporting passengers or cargo from place to place for compensation, and such services are typically open to the public. Generally, the following businesses are considered common carriers:

• commercial bus lines
  
• ferries
• trains
• domestic airlines
• cruise ships
• motor carriers & freight carriers
• amusement parks (in some states)

Common carriers are held to a higher standard of care to provide for the safety of their passengers while embarking, disembarking, and on board the carrier's vehicle or vessel. Whereas persons are held to a reasonable standard of care in typical negligence cases, common carriers are held to the utmost standard of care in ensuring the safety of passengers. If your loved one has been killed while a passenger on a common carrier, contact the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm today at (877)-925-5373 to discuss the details of your case.

In all matters involving Birmingham wrongful death, it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. If a loved one has been the victim of wrongful death, call the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm now at (877) 925-5373 or SUBMIT A FREE CASE EVALUATION. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if our Birmingham wrongful death attorneys agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don't delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a Birmingham wrongful death lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.