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New Law Will Soon Require Use of Electronic Logs for Commercial Truck Drivers
In an end of the year push to enact a number of important safety regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices by commercial truckers. This rule, long overdue, could mean important improvements in safety for other drivers, and for the truckers themselves. Long-haul… Read More »
Your Car’s Black Box, and the Information it Records, Can Be Useful in a Crash
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys, Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC talk about event data recorders or “black boxes” that provide useful information after a car crash.
Dos and Don’ts After an Arrest
Bloomingburg criminal defense attorneys, Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC provide a list of dos & don’ts if you have been arrested in New York.
Whiplash: a Serious Concern After a Car Accident
Hudson Valley personal injury attorneys, Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC answer questions about whiplash & what to do after a car accident neck or spinal injury.
A Primer on New York Car Insurance and Car Accidents
It can be tricky to choose the right car insurance when you’re new to the process and terminology. However, there are certain requirements in regards to coverage that you’ll want to understand and meet when you’re selecting auto insurance in New York state. Below are some terms and types of car insurance coverage with… Read More »
Distraction from a Cigarette Leads to Crash
A Sullivan County driver has been injured after being distracted by a dropped cigarette. Ryan Meagher, 33, of Waterford, was driving a Jeep on Route 9, traveling south through Livingston. When Meagher dropped the cigarette he was smoking, the distraction caused his focus to be pulled away from the road. Meagher’s Jeep ended up… Read More »
Fatal Drunk Driving Crash Results in Death of Four Women
A recent tragic accident in Cutchogue has resulted in the deaths of four women. Steve Romeo, 55, of Southold, was driving west on County Road 48 at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. A group of eight women, all aged between 23 and 25, had rented a limousine to visit local wineries, celebrating… Read More »
Teenager Suffers Brain Injury in Crash on Long Island Expressway
A young man suffered injuries in a car crash which put him in the hospital in serious condition. Ryan Brennan, a 17-year-old from Deer Park, was a back seat passenger in the vehicle driven by Robert Mangum, 21, also of Deer Park. It appears that the Nissan GTR struck the center median on the… Read More »
Wife of Hit and Run Victim Calls on Public for Information
The wife of a man injured in a hit and run accident in Nanuet has implored the public for information about the accident. Arthur Babcock, 49, a construction worker, was attempting to repair a natural gas cap on Second Avenue for Orange and Rockland Utilities. A driver hit Babcock, causing him serious injuries, including… Read More »
Fatal Crash at Long Island AT&T Store may be Due to Automobile Defect
An fatal accident occurred late last March in Long Island when a Toyota SUV drove into a Great Neck AT&T store, killing a woman who was shopping there. The accident occurred in the late morning of March 30th at the AT&T cell phone store on Northern Boulevard near Nassau Road. The driver of the… Read More »
