No contract, receipt, rule, or regulation shall exempt any transportation company from the liability of a common carrier which would exist had no contract been made or entered into and no such contract, receipt, rule, or regulation for exemption from liability for injury or loss occasioned by the neglect or misconduct of such transportation company as a common carrier shall be valid. The liability referred to in this section shall mean the liability imposed by law upon a common carrier for any loss, damage, or injury to freight or passengers in its custody and care as a common carrier.
Code 1919, §§ 3926, 3930; 1979, c. 477.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 56 - Public Service Companies
Chapter 6 - Transportation Companies Generally
§ 56-102. Unlawful to charge other than published tariff
§ 56-111. When railroads may operate by motor vehicle or aircraft
§ 56-117. Company to notify consignee of arrival of freight
§ 56-118. Freight bill; what to contain
§ 56-119. Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid
§ 56-122. When railroad, steamship, etc., companies not liable as a common carrier
§ 56-123. Adjustment of claims against carriers
§ 56-124. Procedure in action on such claims
§ 56-125. Suits against unincorporated carriers
§ 56-128. Commission's examination of all transportation companies, etc.
§ 56-129.1. Participation in the Federal Railroad Administration Safety and Inspection Program
§ 56-130. Penalty for failure to make necessary repairs, etc.
§ 56-131. Accident Investigation and Reporting
§ 56-140. Penalty for violation of chapter, orders, rules or regulations