On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Dec 21, 2020 | car accident
Drowsy driving is a form of impaired driving that is more common than many people might realize. Fatigue reduces a driver’s ability to react quickly enough when driving, lowers awareness of potential hazards on the road and reduces attention, and the drowsier he is,...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 3, 2020 | car accident
A lot of attention has been given lately to texting and driving. Laws have been passed in Illinois making texting and driving a moving violation, with enhanced penalties for multiple infractions or if the texting motorist causes another person to suffer “great bodily...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 3, 2020 | car accident
If you are the victim of a minor traffic accident such as a rear-end collision, you may be a bit shaky afterward but otherwise, you feel OK. You may just want to go home and take it easy, but there are two good reasons to stop and see a doctor on your way. Common...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Sep 16, 2020 | car accident
Everyone knows that regardless of which city in our state one lives in, the roads can be dangerous. This is true on highways, interstates and even normal, less trafficked roads. An accident that required an airlift last Wednesday proves this point. The accident...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 22, 2020 | car accident
In July 2019, Illinois introduced new laws governing electronic device use by drivers. The state also increased the penalties for distracted driving violations. As these updated regulations reach the one-year mark, make sure you know the rules about using your...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 21, 2020 | car accident
Driving on roads in the Springfield area can be dangerous. There are many drivers out there who don’t obey traffic laws and are putting others at risk. These drivers engage in many risky behaviors that affect thousands of families each year. A recent study by CoPilot,...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 6, 2020 | car accident
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be totally overwhelming. You might experience physical and emotional pain and suffering on a daily basis that makes it challenging, if not impossible, to live your normal life, and your financial damages might be...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | car accident
The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched, and is now in the second phase of, a campaign to raise awareness and help reduce statewide traffic fatalities. The project is known as the Life or Death Illinois campaign. It all began with the launch of a...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, car accident, dui defense
A 32-year-old Illinois woman has been charged with aggravated driving while under the influence in connection with a May 16 accident in Champaign that claimed the life of her boyfriend. Prosecutors filed the charge on May 18 after receiving a preliminary accident...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 30, 2020 | car accident
It is well-known that one of the most dangerous things Americans do every day is get behind the wheel of an automobile. However, unless you happen to live in an area where there is very robust public transport, driving in the US is all but essential. With this being...
