Facts About Transportation Law

Transportation Laws are laws governing and regulating every party in the distribution cycle. Attorneys in the practice of Transportation Law area typically represent transportation carriers such as airlines, or motor carriers with state and federal regulatory issues.

Although the Federal Government continues to regulate all carrier industries to some degree, it currently offers less protection for the shipping public. Therefore personnel in Transportation Industries are vulnerable to suffering losses and being sued. With the help of an Attorney with special knowledge of Transportation Law, costly disputes, litigation, fines and penalties can be avoided.

When searching for a Transportation Lawyer know that he or she must specialize in certain areas that are governed by laws and legal principles:

• Airlines & Aviation
• Ocean & Maritime Transport
• Rail & Intermodal
• Trucking

Freight moves on a contract of carriage of some type that contains Legal Terms and conditions defining the rights and duties of the parties to the Transportation or Distribution agreement.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Cargo Claims
• Freight Charge
• Collection

If you or anyone you know are in need of a lawyer focusing on Transportation Law, please contact one of our highly trained and specialized Lawyers who will be proud to represent you.