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.”
TEXTING: Donn Esmonde says “HIT THE ROAD”
February 18, 2011
The fact is people through no fault of their own are hurt, sometimes permanently due to the carelessness of others.
The the problems get worse. Dealing with insurance companies, denials of necessary medical care, loss of wages can devastate a person or family.