Federal safety officials have warned of the dangers of 15-passenger vans for years, yet many — including church groups and sports teams — continue to use them.

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"The problem with these vans is that they have a high center of gravity, a narrow track width and a short wheelbase, which makes them much more likely to tip over in an accident," said Jeff Wigington, a Texas attorney who has researched the vehicles and represented victims of 15-passenger van accidents in more than 20 cases in 10 states.

"It all only gets worse with the more people you put in the van."

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