Minnesota motorists may be aware of the potential danger of rollovers involving tanker trucks that are transporting petroleum or other flammable materials. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are more than 1,300 of these accidents...
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Avoiding rollover accidents in Minnesota
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | May 13, 2015 | Vehicle Rollovers
Although driving in an SUV is no more dangerous than driving in a regular car, their design may make them more susceptible to rolling over. This is because they have a taller center of gravity and carry more of their weight at the top of the vehicle. However,...
Causes of Minnesota rollover accidents
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Apr 16, 2015 | Vehicle Rollovers
According to a report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a number of factors influence the likelihood of a rollover accident. Minnesota drivers should be aware of the various things affecting the chances of being in a rollover, because these...
Rollovers and how Minnesota residents can avoid them
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Apr 2, 2015 | Vehicle Rollovers
When a rollover occurs, it is classified as either a tripped or an untripped rollover. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 95 percent of rollovers involving single cars are of the tripped variety. A vehicle may be susceptible to tripping...
Vehicle rollovers in Minnesota
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Dec 17, 2014 | Vehicle Rollovers
Although vehicle rollovers account for only three percent of all serious crashes, when they do occur they make up 30 percent of all fatal collisions. Despite the high risk of serious personal injury or death, Minnesota residents may be surprised to learn that the...
Rollover accident kills 1, injuries 1
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Oct 2, 2014 | Vehicle Rollovers
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevy pickup truck was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Chisago County. As a result of the Sept. 30 incident, two people suffered injuries, one of them fatal. Officials said the pickup truck was heading south on...
1 hospitalized in Minnesota after SUV rolls over
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Jun 27, 2014 | Vehicle Rollovers
According to the Stewartville Fire Department, a single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on June 15 around 5:20 a.m. near Stewartville, which is approximately 100 miles south of Minneapolis. A Kia Sorrento occupied by two males, 24 and 44, hydroplaned at the...
More than 1 in 3 fatal accidents involve vehicle rollover
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | May 16, 2014 | Vehicle Rollovers
Today's vehicles are equipped with a wide variety of safety features. Overall safety ratings might be an important aspect in deciding why to choose buying one vehicle over another. However, even the safest of vehicles cannot completely mitigate the risks of the most...
Watch out: Winter weather brings rollovers in Minnesota
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Dec 11, 2013 | Vehicle Rollovers
As Minnesotans, we are all likely aware of the dangers that come with driving in the winter. We know that the roads are icy, covered in snow and very slick. These road conditions can put motorists in serious danger of getting into an accident if people are not driving...
Rollover accidents spark debate over safety of passenger vans
On behalf of Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A. | Sep 18, 2013 | Vehicle Rollovers
When we shop for a personal vehicle, many of us look into safety ratings and performance reviews. If a manufacturer has a history of defects or recalled vehicles, some of us may choose to avoid buying from the company and look for a more reliable car, truck or...
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