(1) The carrier is liable for any damage resulting from loss of or damage to the goods occurring during the time between the taking over of the goods and their delivery, or resulting from delay in delivery.
(2) Where conduct on the part of the sender or the consignee, or a particular defective condition of the goods has contributed to the occurrence of the damage, the obligation to pay compensation and the amount of compensation payable depend upon the extent to which such circumstances have contributed to the damage.