Minnesota cyclists know that riding in winter, particularly during icy weather can be a challenging proposition. However, while winter riding might be difficult, it does not have to be impossible, and there are some things riders can do to avoid getting into a cycling...
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Safety tips for Minnesota cyclists
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Dec 9, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists are extremely vulnerable on the roads of Minnesota, and their safety is largely dependent on drivers remaining alert and obeying the state's traffic laws. They can be killed or catastrophically injured in a collision with a car, truck or sports utility...
Brush up on bike safety before Nice Ride’s return next month
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Mar 19, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents
What scene represents spring in Minneapolis better than an abundance of bicycles on the roads? With miles of bike paths and roads with bike lanes, the Twin Cities is a haven for bicyclists. In fact, Nice Ride Minnesota, the area's bike sharing program, will be open...
Injury and fatality statistics for bicycles
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Oct 31, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents
As many bicyclists in Minnesota may already know, sharing a roadway with motor vehicles can be dangerous for bicyclists. While traffic accidents involving bicycles account for hundreds of deaths per year, they cause tens of thousands of nonfatal injuries as well. To...
Woman biking with two children killed by car
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jul 10, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents
A 33-year-old Minnesota woman was hit by a truck on June 30 while pulling her two children on a bicycle and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, the accident occurred at 11:28 a.m. on Highway 270 in Rock County. Reports said that a truck driven by a...
Minneapolis bicyclist in serious condition after being hit by SUV
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | May 2, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents
A 51-year-old Minneapolis man lies in a hospital bed recovering from emergency surgery. The extent of his injuries is not known, but he is listed as being in serious condition. The man was injured this past weekend while he was riding his bicycle down Summit Ave. in...
Driver charged in Minneapolis bicycle hit-and-run accident
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jul 11, 2013 | Bicycle Accidents
People all over the Twin Cities were devastated when they learned that a young woman was recently killed by a hit-and-run driver. Sadly, these accidents are not uncommon, and neither is the horrible decision that the driver made to flee the scene of the bicycle...
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