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.”
Drunken Bus Driver Kills Tourist
May 10, 2011
As a bus accident attorney, I see reckless bus operation often-but most companies and drivers are safe.
The May 7 death of a New York man confirms the need to enforce safety to protect the public. On Saturday, a tourist was stuck and dragged as the bus turned