Page 416 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

SAFETY OF PASSENGERS

Article 1755. A common carrier is bound to

carry the passengers safely as far as human care

and foresight can provide, using the utmost

diligence of very cautious persons, with a due

regard for all the circumstances.

Article 1756. In case of death of or injuries to

passengers, common carriers are presumed to

have been at fault or to have acted negligently,

unless they prove that they observed

extraordinary diligence as prescribed in Articles

1733 and 1755.

Article 1757. The responsibility of a common

carrier for the safety of passengers as required

in Articles 1733 and 1755 cannot be dispensed

with or lessened by stipulation, by the posting

of notices, by statements on tickets, or

otherwise.