Addressing the deadly Washington D.C. train crash Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board said the operator of the train that “slammed into a stationary train in front of it apparently had activated the emergency brakes in a failed effort to stop before the accident.” as reported in the Washington Post. Hersman said the “emergency brake button, known as the ‘mushroom,’ was depressed, and the steel rails showed evidence that the brakes were engaged.”
Premises Liability: What Are Your Rights Under New York Law?
July 13, 2026
If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may be wondering whether you have legal rights under New York law. And if you do have pertinent rights, should you act upon them? Many people assume that if they slipped and fell in a store, tripped on a broken
