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Four Signs that You May Be in Debt Trouble

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

In some cases, you may end up facing an overwhelming amount of debt all at once, such as after a serious medical emergency or a sudden need for serious car repairs. More often, debts quietly accumulate, say, during a period of under-employment or simply by spending more money than you should have. If you’ve… Read More »

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AAA Report Shows Drivers See Distracted Driving as Biggest Threat on Road

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Several recent studies have shown the rise in cell phone use while driving and the increasing rates of distracted driving. Additional studies focused on the effects of distracted driving show just how dangerous a trend the rise of distracted driving has become, and how drivers perceive that threat. Read on to learn about the… Read More »

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App that Measures Driver Phone Use Finds that Behind-the-Wheel Use is Growing

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Study after study has emerged in recent years showing the dangers of driving while distracted by a mobile phone. Not only has scientific research concluded that drivers simply aren’t able to drive safely while using a phone, but the growing rate of roadway fatalities in the US underscores the dangers of distracted driving. New… Read More »

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Federal Study Finds Speeding as Common a Cause of Fatal Car Crashes as Drunk Driving

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Rare is the driver who isn’t guilty of going over the speed limit at least occasionally, if not every time they’re on the road. For the most part, drivers are able to get away with speeding without causing serious harm to themselves or others. This can reinforce a dangerous habit, allowing drivers to believe… Read More »

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Drowsy Driving a Common Factor in Injury Accident Claims, Research Finds

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Everyone knows how dangerous it can be to drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t strongly condemn drunk driving. However, our culture is still a long way from realizing the dangers involved in another common driving behavior: drowsy driving. A newly-released study provides… Read More »

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Pedestrian Killed while Walking on Soho Sidewalk

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

A random accident involving falling debris has taken the life of a Long Island resident and left another pedestrian severely injured. The accident is one example of the types of incidents that give rise to personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Read on to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the incident, and speak… Read More »

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Potential New Law Would Offer Greater Protection from Tractor-Trailer Accidents

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Tractor trailers and semi-trucks are dangerous, but necessary, fixtures of New York roads and highways. Accidents involving these massive vehicles are far more likely to be lethal to passenger vehicle occupants than the truck driver, and yet it doesn’t always seem that trucking companies and large truck manufacturers are doing all they can to… Read More »

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Common Myths about Bankruptcy, Debunked

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

Bankruptcy is a subject of some confusion to many Americans. Some see it as a magical cure-all that makes debts disappear with ease, while others see it as a way to permanently destroy your credit score. The truth about bankruptcy is that it can be a lifesaver for people with certain types of consumer… Read More »

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New York Residents’ Snow Removal Obligations

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

This winter has been particularly snowy for New York residents, with massive storms dumping upwards of ten inches at a time on towns across the Hudson Valley. Snow and ice hold the potential to wreak havoc on New York streets, but they can also pose a hazard on public sidewalks and walkways. In fact,… Read More »

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Recent Accident in Line with Rise in Pedestrian Fatalities

By Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC |

An accident in Suffolk County has resulted in fatal injuries to one woman and serious injuries to her child. The pedestrian casualties are in line with a trend of growing numbers of pedestrian deaths on US roads. Contact a Goshen personal injury lawyer if you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident and need help recovering… Read More »

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