If part of my shipment shows signs of rough handling or damage to the packaging, do I have the right to inspect the contents for damage before accepting the shipment?
When the shipment is made, the carrier accepts your shipment in apparent good order based on the visible condition of the product or packaging at time of pick up. If there is visible damage to either the product or the packaging, the carrier has a right to inspect the product and make a notation on the bill of lading that is agreed upon between the carrier representative and the shipper representative.
