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The Federal Government regulates interstate transportation while the individual states regulate intrastate transportation. Pursuant to the Interstate Commerce Act, the Federal Government regulates common carriers that transport passengers or cargo across state lines. The Federal government has initiated a few set of laws as to the accountability of common carriers to passengers injured while enlisting their service. In most cases, individual State law applies in deciding whether a common carrier is accountable for personal injuries. Although a vast majority of the United States stand by the rule that a common carrier may be responsible for personal injuries to passengers. Some states have regulations stating that while a common carrier is not responsible for completely insuring a passenger's total safety, the carrier owes a high degree of care to its passengers. This translates into the carrier being held liable for injuries sustained by a passenger during transportation that could have been avoided if the carrier had been more conscientiousness. If a personal injury occurs due to the carrier's non-compliance with safety laws, the carrier may be found to have complete liability for personal injuries. Every state and local municipality has specific rules and procedures for bringing a lawsuit against a government entity. If the transportation system is government owned, that entity of government may be liable for injuries or damages resulting from the use of their transportation system. Be advised, filing deadlines for such notices are usually short. “No individual with a disability shall be denied the opportunity to use the public transportation system” as written in The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Furthermore, when deemed necessary or upon request, the personnel of any transportation service must aid a disabled person with the use of ramps and lifts enabling the individual to embark or disembark the transportation service. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, YOU NEED THE LAW FIRM OF BOURGAULT & HARDING CALL 800.880.1438 Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved Bourgault & Harding, A Law Firm 1100 East Bridger Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 tel 702.384.8023 fax 702.384.5731 Nevada Public Transportation Accidents Attorneys Disclaimer: The Las Vegas Auto Accidents, and Big-Rig Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Bus & Train Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Boating & Watercraft Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Amusement Park Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Defective Roads Accidents, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Animal Attacks/Dog Bite, Slip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Drugs Litigation, Defective Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Substances in Nevada. Please contact a Nevada Personal Injury Lawyer, Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of Nevada. ©2006 The Law Offices of Bourgault & Harding. Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers, serving the communities of: Las Vegas, Clark County Nevada. 
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