Everyone on Minnesota’s roads deserves to be safe. Unfortunately, reckless drivers can cause serious car crashes that result in catastrophic injuries. What is reckless driving? Reckless driving occurs when a driver fails to take the necessary precautions to ensure...
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Do I still need a seatbelt?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Feb 8, 2022 | car accidents
It seems like every year there are more safety features on vehicles. Most of the components run in the background, only springing to action when there is an emergency. Still, a few require action from the driver and passengers. A process that started with headrests...
How to drive defensively
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Dec 6, 2021 | blog, car accidents, pedestrian accidents
Minnesota roads tend to get more dangerous around the holidays due to winter weather and traffic. If you're gearing up to hit the Minneapolis roadways, here is what you should know about how to drive defensively, avoid accidents and stay safe while moving around the...
What are some common car accident injuries?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jul 30, 2021 | car accidents
Each year in Minnesota, thousands of people are involved in automobile accidents. While most accidents are minor, some are serious and result in injuries and deaths. Some people sustain injuries in accidents that might seem minor at the time but then worsen. Common...
What’s the safest possible way to travel?
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Apr 22, 2021 | blog, car accidents
Whether for business or pleasure, you might be preparing to travel around Minnesota. With that in mind, you might wonder about the safest way to travel. Here's a closer look at popular travel methods, ranked from safest to least safe. Commercial airplanes As...
What to do if you have been hit by a truck
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jan 21, 2021 | car accidents
Being involved in an auto accident with another car is bad enough; however, being involved in an accident with a truck can be devastating. However, if you have fortunately survived an impact with a commercial truck, then you must now focus on what is next for you in...
How to help your teen manage distractions on the road
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Sep 1, 2020 | car accidents
There are a lot of factors that can create distractions on the road. From accidents you pass, passengers in your car, snacks you eat to cell phones. Maybe you have a grip on fighting these distractions while you drive, but you aren’t so sure about your teenage child....
Semi-autonomous cars making drivers complacent
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | car accidents
Each year, distracted driving claims the lives of motorists and pedestrians across the United States. In fact, federal statistics show that distracted drivers killed 3,166 people in 2017, and many of these fatal accidents took place in Minnesota. Driverless vehicles...
Multi-car crashes and how to establish fault
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Feb 5, 2020 | car accidents
Multi-car crashes can be the fault of more than one driver, so determining liability can be difficult in these cases. Drivers in Minnesota should know the basics of determining liability, but it typically cannot be done without the help of crash investigators and...
Ignition interlock devices can cause accidents
On Behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jan 6, 2020 | car accidents
Ignition interlock devices help prevent people who have been convicted of drunk driving from driving their vehicles after they have drunk alcohol. While these devices save lives in Minnesota, they might also cause accidents. The New York Times investigated ignition...
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