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METRO Accidents
 Claims against METRO (Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority) or other common carriers such as Greyhound and the like bring another set of theories for the accident attorney to consider. Most of the time, common carriers such as METRO are required to use a higher degree of care for its passengers than perhaps a driver of a private motor vehicle may be required to exercise. Although a common carrier does not guaranty the safety of its passengers, they are obligated to use skill and diligence in transporting passengers which also includes loading and unloading passengers. If the carrier is aware of a disabled person's condition, they also have a heightened responsibility to provide for the disabled persons safety as well. Not every accident on a common carrier is actionable. There has to be a deviation from the standard of care required before a claim can be made. Each case involves its own particular facts and must be determined upon those facts. The duty to the passenger by a common carrier begins when the passenger attempts to enter the carrier, continues throughout the ride and terminates only after the passenger has safely exited the carrier and the facility.
The legal information on this site is not intended to be legal advice. Contact one of our experienced METRO accident attorneys or lawyers today to get specific information and answers for your specific situation.
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