On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Apr 12, 2019 | car accident, Firm News
Since 2017, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been conducting crash tests on both the driver and passenger sides of vehicles. After a recent round of crash tests on 11 newer two-row pickup trucks, the IIHS came to an important conclusion that Illinois...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 22, 2019 | car accident, Firm News
Highway work zones have long been known to pose a challenge to road safety in Illinois and across the U.S. This is because the narrow lanes of a construction area are always much less safe. Researchers at the University of Missouri have found out that these zones are...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Feb 8, 2019 | car accident, Firm News
Illinois motorists may not be surprised to hear that speeding accounts for nearly one third of all motor vehicle-related fatalities. What’s worse is that the numbers are not going down and that many consider speeding to be culturally acceptable. The Governors...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Dec 11, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
Drivers in Illinois may be interested in learning about new developments in the field of external airbags. These safety features are designed specifically to lower the risks of side impacts. According to research by the manufacturer ZF, external airbags could reduce...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 12, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
When people in Illinois are hit by another car, they may not be aware of all of their injuries right away. The adrenaline rush, emotional trauma and excitement of the crash may obscure some of a person’s injuries. In other cases, the physical effects of the...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 29, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
Tesla recently released a document that it proclaims to be a safety report. However, those who have seen the report believe that it lacks the proper context to make the types of claims that it does. For instance, it says that Illinois drivers and others who use the...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Sep 18, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
Illinois drivers may know what hydroplaning is, but they may not have given it much thought. While slowing down and avoiding large puddles can usually prevent hydroplaning, there are other times when it’s unavoidable. Drivers should especially be cautious during...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Aug 20, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
Rural highway intersections in Illinois and across the U.S. can be deadly. Many of these crossroads use stop signs or traffic lights to govern fast-moving vehicles, which can lead to a significant number of serious car accidents, injuries and fatalities. To mitigate...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 12, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
According to research conducted by TrueMotion, drivers tend to be more distracted in the months of June, July and August. They reportedly spend 15 minutes per every hour driving looking at their phones, which is a 10 percent increase over the rest of the year. This...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jun 25, 2018 | car accident, Firm News
While people in Illinois may associate the Fourth of July with fun, family and celebrations, the holiday can also be strongly associated with danger, particularly in the form of motor vehicle accidents. On Independence Day, record numbers of drivers take to the roads,...