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.”
What to Do After a Truck Accident in New York State
February 12, 2024
Accidents with commercial trucks, such as tractor trailers and large delivery trucks, can be devastating. They are also complex. Truck accidents often cause more severe injuries than car crashes and have additional legal and insurance challenges to navigate as well.
