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.”
How Can Bias Affect a Motorcycle Accident Case?
July 6, 2026
Motorcycle riders in Buffalo and throughout Western New York know that riding comes with risks. Unfortunately, one of those risks extends beyond the road itself. After a motorcycle accident, injured riders often face something many other accident victims do not: bias. Insurance companies, jurors, witnesses, and even police officers
