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GCat: Government and Legal
MCat: Legal
Cat: Transportation Law

Court decisions, articles and cases related to transportation law in the USA.

36 Resources
Alternative Dispute Resolution [pdf] [35194] ?

ADR policies and procedures of state DOTs in the areas of environment, contracts, rights-of-way, and torts.

Anti-Stacking Clauses [25658] ?

Cites court cases related to automobile insurance coverage and anti-stacking provisions

Aviation Accidents - Overview [33923] ?

Covers legal issues in aviation accident cases

Car Accidents - Basics [33922] ?

Covers legal issues in car accident cases

Civil Rights Implications of the Allocation of Funds Between Bus and Rail [pdf] [34761] ?

Legal research of transit and intermodal transportation programs.

DOT Hazmat Interpretations [10692] ?

Interpretation letters from 1998 to the present

Highways and Motor Vehicle Law Materials [11096] ?

Federal statutes, regulations, court decisions and some state materials

Motor Vehicle Accident Liability [33915] ?

Common liability issues in personal injury cases arising from motor vehicle accidents

Motor Vehicle Case Law [12611] ?

Court decisions affecting the motor vehicle community

New Motor Vehicle Law - Court Cases [40042] ?

Court decisions and appeals affecting the motor vehicle community

Motorcycle Accidents - Legal Issues [33918] ?

Information on motorcycle accident cases, insurance claims, helmet laws, etc

Negligent Entrustment [32277] ?

Liability from giving or entrusting your vehicle to a person who is incompetent or cannot operate the vehicle safely

New NMVTIS Documents [40044] ?

Text of Anti-Car Theft Act, National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Final Rule, reporting requirements

Pedestrian Accidents - Overview [33920] ?

Legal issues in pedestrian accident cases

Privacy Issues with the Use of Smart Cards [pdf] [33980] ?

Basic privacy issues with the acquisition and storage of financial and trip data from smart cards.

Railroad Worker Accidents & FELA [33919] ?

Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claims advice

Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest and Fleeing Police Officers [39422] ?

Article uses Ohio law to explain the legal consequences

State Transportation Law Legislative Watch [18622] ?

Provides updates on bills in state legislatures affecting truckers

Suing a Trucking Company [16673] ?

Identifies some tips that may be useful in presenting claims against trucking companies

Traffic Law Advice [18519] ?

Legal advice to assist small business and individuals understand their rights

Transportation Law Articles [39421] ?

Focus on trucking

Transportation Law Resources [10457] ?

US state and federal transportation law reference materials

Truck Accident - Legal Issues [33925] ?

Legal issues in commercial truck accidents

Updated Truck Accident Legal Definitions [35788] ?

Some common legal definitions that relate to truck accidents

Updated Truck Accident Legal FAQ [35787] ?

Covers the unique aspects of truck accidents

Updated Truck Accident Litigation Tips [35786] ?

Also includes some truck accident facts and some common causes for truck accidents

Truck Insurance FAQ [19655] ?

Frequently Asked Commercial Truck Insurance Questions

Trucking Lease Agreements [39416] ?

What the FMCSA regulations say about them

TX-Texas Speed Limits [pdf] [39424] ?

Every licensed motorist is expected to know these speed limits even if the speed is not posted

Underinsured Motorist Insurance [35396] ?

An issue with uninsured motorist coverage is whether a person was

Uniform Act Final Rule Implementation [36521] ?

Video, Informational Guide, and Slide Show

US DOT Surface Transportation Board Decisions & Notices [10363] ?

Obtain STB decisions and notices - archives to 1993

Uses of Fees or Alternatives to Fund Transit [pdf] [35312] ?

Legal strategies transit agencies may pursue when considering impact fees as an alternative funding source.

New Vanity Plate Law Matrix [40043] ?

Court decisions related to vanity and special interest group license plates

Vehicle Accidents - Legal Issues [33921] ?

Covers a car accident, motorcycle accident, or truck accident

Updated WA-Washington Auto Repair Law [18692] ?

Legal issues related to automotive repair in the State of Washington


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