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LIABILITY OF AIRLINES

Transportation Law: Air Transportation: Personal Injury & Property Damage

An airline may be liable to its passengers for an aircraft accident based upon its status as a common carrier, its contract...

Federal Volunteer Protection Act -- Exceptions

The federal Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) grants immunity to a volunteer who causes harm to a person while the volunteer is performing services for a nonprofit organization or governmental entity. However, a volunteer is not immune from...

Rules Regarding Road Signs and Markings

Torts: Transportation Torts:Motor Vehicles

A state transportation department has a duty to place and maintain appropriate signs, signals, and other traffic control devices on highways that are under...

Defense of Others

Defense of Others

In an action against a defendant for an intentional tort, such as battery, the defendant may defend the action by claiming that he or she acted in self-defense. Similarly, under some...

Federal Tort Claims Act -- Notice of Claim

The Notice of Claim Requirement

Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a person who plans to file a personal injury action against the federal government must present a written "notice of claim," or...