Transportation Code § 7.006
People who lose or damage freight, or are delayed while shipping freight, may recover damages from the initial carrier or any connecting carrier. A liable common carrier may later recover what it paid and get suit costs from the carrier whose negligence caused the loss, but must identify the responsible carrier(s) and
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People who lose or damage freight, or are delayed while shipping freight, may recover damages from the initial carrier or any connecting carrier. A liable common carrier may later recover what it paid and get suit costs from the carrier whose negligence caused the loss, but must identify the responsible carrier(s) and show it paid the judgment.
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