Dear PAO, I frequently take a bus going to my province. Unfortunately, the bus I rode last month was involved in an accident.
The front tire suddenly exploded, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and to crash into a concrete barrier along the highway.Due to the impact, many passengers, including myself, were injured. I had to be taken to the hospital and I incurred medical expenses as a result. I asked for reimbursement from the bus company for the costs that I incurred due to my injuries.
In fact, under the law, there is a presumption of negligence on the part of the common carrier in case of death of or injury to passengers, in which case, the victim or his/her heir only needs to prove the existence of a contract of carriage between the passenger and the common carrier. This presumption of negligence can only be rebutted if the common carrier can prove that it observed extraordinary diligence required in transporting its passengers.
Of Common Carrier In Case Of Accident
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