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.”

Automatic Emergency Braking: A Game-Changer for Road Safety Coming to All New Vehicles by 2029
As personal injury attorneys, we’re always keen on developments that can enhance road safety and potentially reduce the number of accidents we see. A recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation marks a significant step forward in vehicle safety technology that could dramatically impact the landscape of
