Recent Blog Posts
FMCSA Proposes New Rule on Speed Limiters in Large Trucks
A new rule would compel new large trucks and other large passenger and commercial hauling vehicles to come equipped with a speed limiting device installed, capping the speed of vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. to 60, 65, or 68 mph. Versions of the rule have been published by both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety… Read More »
2015 Sees a Sharp Uptick in Roadway Fatalities
For decades, the rate of fatalities in traffic accidents has been on a steady decline, attributed to such causes as the proliferation of stiff penalties for drunk driving, speed limits, and improvements in vehicle safety. However, for the first time since 1966, the number of motor vehicle fatalities increased between 2014 and 2015. The… Read More »
Recent Study Reveals Substantial Impact of Distractions on Teen Drivers
Anyone with a teenager at home understands how susceptible they are to distraction, and how absorbed they can become in the technologies that allow them to connect with their friends. A recent study has examined teen behavior surrounding an auto accident, and found that distractions from both friends and technology commonly play a role…. Read More »
Dozens Sickened by Flour Tainted with E. coli
A new and highly dangerous outbreak of disease linked to eating raw dough has resulted in a massive nationwide recall. While you might assume that eggs are the culprit, you’d be wrong—it’s the flour. General Mills has issued a voluntary recall notice for some ten million pounds of flour produced by one of its… Read More »
Rider Injured in Local Motorcycle Accident after Report Reveals Uptick in National Motorcycle Fatalities
A recent motorcycle accident provides a local example of an upward trend in motorcycle accidents. According to a preliminary report from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA), fatalities among motorcycle riders increased sharply in 2015, the effects of which were felt in New York. For last year, the GHSA estimates that over 5,000 motorcycle… Read More »
Three Myths about Car Accidents, Debunked
After you’re involved in a car accident, your friends and family members may have no shortage of advice on what you should do and what sort of outcome to expect. However, some commonly-held beliefs about New York car crashes simply aren’t true. Read on to learn if something you’ve always thought to be true… Read More »
Automakers Agree to Make Important Safety Feature Standard on New Cars
According to an announcement recently made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 20 automakers dominating 99% of the American car market have agreed to make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new cars by the fall of 2022. Due to the strong evidentiary support for the efficacy of… Read More »
Why Do I Need Expert Witnesses at My Car Accident Trial?
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys, Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC discuss how expert witnesses can help you win your New York car accident lawsuit.
Even Least Distracting In-Vehicle Entertainment Systems Can Pose a Dangerous Distraction
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC report on research showing in-vehicle entertainment systems can cause distracted driving car accidents.
Understand the Risks When Children Wear Jackets in Car Seats
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys, Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC on how to keep your kid safe in a car accident while in a child car seat & wearing a bulky winter coat.
