Are Ambulances & Medical Transport Vehicles Common Carriers?
The California Book of Standard Civil Jury Instructions provides the standard test for what constitutes a common carrier: To prove that [name of defendant] was a common carrier [name of plaintiff] must prove that it was in the business of transporting [the property of] the general public. In deciding this issue, you may consider whether any of the following factors apply. These factors suggest that a carrier is a common carrier: The carrier maintains a regular place of business for the purpose of transporting passengers [or property]. The carrier advertises its services to the general public. The carrier charges standard fees for its services. [Insert other applicable factor(s).] A carrier can be a common carrier even if it does not have a regular schedule of departures, a fixed route, or a transportation license. (CACI 901). Protect Your Rights – Contact Us Today If you have been hurt or if a member of your family has died in a medical transport accident or in any collision involving
