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.”

Why Lawsuits Matter
Last week Walmart recalled baby bibs laden with toxic lead. The heavy metal can cause brain damage, neurological and other permanent injury. We have known about the toxicity of lead for decades.