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.”
Spring Cleaning – Check your home and yard for recalled products.
May 4, 2012
As a personal injury attorney I have seen a lot of instances where dangerous and defective products have caused significant injuries to people. When we go to a store and purchase anything from food to baby beds we assume it is for sale because it is safe to