On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 27, 2019 | criminal defense, dui defense
Critics have long said that Illinois’ legal system is disproportionately harsh on low- and middle-income citizens compared to the wealthy. Excessive fines and fees for traffic offenses, DUIs and other violations can hurt access to employment, transportation and...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | car accident, personal injury
Illinois, like several other states in 2019, implemented a new distracted driving law looking to hold motorists accountable for their actions behind the wheel. According to the Illinois Tollway, more than 11,000 distracted driving crashes occurred in the state between...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 20, 2019 | personal injury
Dogs may be known as a man’s best friend. But not every k9 is well-trained or has a responsible owner, which can put anyone who gets in its way at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 million dog bites occur in the U.S. every...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 15, 2019 | car accident
As the days grow shorter, Illinois drivers will spend more time driving in the dark on their commutes, especially on their way home from work. This added darkness puts you at a higher risk of getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, daylight saving time makes it...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 15, 2019 | premises liability
Fall is a beautiful time in Illinois. The leaves change to a rainbow of different colors that make the landscape stunning. However, soon after changing colors, leaves start turning brown and falling off the trees. You probably already know that leaves on roadways...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 13, 2019 | car accident, personal injury
Drivers in Illinois may want to start taking extra precaution. That is because more deer are out on the roads, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Since fall is typically the start of deer mating season, they often become more active in the morning...
