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 is “Loss of Consortium”?
A personal injury can be traumatic to both the injured person and their entire family. In New York, if your spouse died or was injured in an accident you may be allowed to seek “loss of consortium” damages from the person or company responsible for your spouse’s injuries.

