Transportation Legal Guides (13 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Whether it's trains, buses, ferries, or cars, the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how America gets around. The DOT also facilitates financing for mass-transit projects, and regulates the transport of hazardous materials.
Posted in Transportation about 1 year ago.

Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
If you are a railroad employee who was injured while being transported to/from your job, you have the right to request compensation for the injury.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago.

Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
In August 2007, President Bush signed The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ("9/11 Act").
Posted in Employment / Labor about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by R. Michael Bomberger
This legal guide offers information to victims and family members of victims who have suffered serious injury due to an accident in the course of medical transport, including emergency and non-emergency medical transportation.
Posted in Personal Injury 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mark S Britton
Unfortunately, passengers’ rights currently are a myth. Before traveling, it’s important to have some knowledge of what you’re entitled to if your flight is delayed or you are bumped from a flight.
8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Transportation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Aviation law governs the construction and operation of aircraft and airports. While states can create aviation laws, they cannot set rates or routes, and most of the relevant aviation law is federal.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Aviation about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Oil and gas law includes all the issues that arise out of the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of these energy resources.
Posted in Oil - Gas about 1 year ago.

Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
If you are a railroad employee who was injured on the job, you have the right to request compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, and other suffering caused by the injury.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago.

Written by Brian Gerard Reddy
If you have been injured in a New York truck accident, you may be able to get payment from the truck owners/operators to cover injury-related expenses.
Posted in Trucking Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York, NY

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are injured at work, act quickly to preserve your rights. Consult an attorney to learn whether your situation warrants a lawsuit to recover damages beyond what workers’ compensation will provide.
2 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation about 1 year ago.

Written by Jason Garrett Epstein
Only by properly handling the scene of an accident can you put yourself in the best position if another driver makes a claim against you, or if you need to make a claim against another driver.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Car / Auto Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Avvo Staff
If you're looking to adopt, you can locate a birth mother without going through an adoption agency. You will need an attorney to handle court paperwork related to the adoption.
Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Kelly Kathrene Spegon
Determining the appropriate child support payment amount and method can seem daunting, but having a good understanding of the process is invaluable.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida