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  • July 18, 2009 - Another MUNI Accident injures 48 
  • Did you know in 2005 that there 643 MUNI Claims Settled? 445 involved cars and 116 involved passengers.
  • In 2000-2001: We saw the most recorded MUNI-related Collisions and incidents at 3,043.
  • Did you know that 700,000 People Ride MUNI Each Day?
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I have heard that if I am riding on a bus or taxi, the driver has a "higher" duty of care. What does this mean?

San Francisco Taxi & Bus Passenger Safety Information
 

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I have heard that if I am riding on a bus or taxi, the driver has a "higher" duty of care. What does this mean?

Answer:

Under California law, "carriers for hire" or "common carriers" have a special duty to use the highest degree of care possible in transporting their passengers. This means that they must be especially careful in delivering their passengers safely to their destination. This obligation to transport passengers safely is different from the standard requirement that each of us act reasonably in our day-to-day affairs. The attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger are familiar with cases that involve this duty, and know how to use this higher duty to secure recovery on behalf of our clients.

If you have sustained an injury as a passenger on a bus or in a taxi cab, you should contact or call the attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger at 1.888.732.8897 or 415.981.7210, without delay.

For further Muni accident FAQ's & Information view our:
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Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Bus & Taxi Cab Passenger Injury Lawyers
San Francisco, California