LIABILITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS.

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DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.40613

Rijuka Roy Barman

Public Transportation, Liability, Accidents, Regulatory Frameworks, Authorities, Remedies

Systems of public transportation are essential to the infrastructure of cities because they encourage movement and ease traffic. However, because these systems are subject to a complicated web of rules and regulations, accidents within them present serious legal difficulties. In this paper, various facets of the law pertaining to liability in incidents involving public transportation are examined. First, it describes the legal framework that establishes the duties of operators and transit authorities including statutory compliance and care standards. Then it highlights common risk factors linked to each category of accident including collisions derailments and injuries sustained by passengers while in transit. It is necessary to have a thorough understanding of strict liability negligence and statutory duties in order to determine liability in these incidents. Examining operator behavior vehicle maintenance records and adherence to safety procedures are all part of the analysis. Legal remedies for victims usually consist of financial compensation for lost wages psychological distress and physical injuries these can be obtained through litigation or settlement agreements. Enhancing regulatory oversight putting money into technology to prevent accidents and streamlining victim compensation laws are some suggestions for improving liability outcomes. Conclusively, even though public transportation continues to be a statistically safer mode of transportation the intricate legal issues surrounding accident liability demand continuous reform and watchful management to guarantee victims compensation and preserve public confidence in transit projects.

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Rijuka Roy Barman (July-2024). LIABILITY ISSUES IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS.. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(7), c668-c680. http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.40613

Volume 9 Issue 7, July-2024

Pages : c668-c680

Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_225353

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Country: Agartala, Tripura, India

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