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...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 12, 2020 | car accident
It is not unusual for drivers in Illinois and across the U.S. to feel angry when navigating through heavy traffic. Motorists may get overwhelmed when stuck behind slow drivers or late to an important appointment. AAA reports that at least 80% of American drivers...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 11, 2020 | car accident
Car accidents happen every day in Illinois. While many of these accidents result in minor damages, some cause a significant loss for those involved in the collision. Severe traumatic brain injuries result from the force of the accident and can increase the patient’s...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Dec 31, 2019 | car accident
While the holiday season is drawing to a close, winter is in full swing all over the nation. In Illinois, many drivers are not looking forward to poor road conditions caused by winter storms. While you cannot always prevent accidents from happening, there are steps...
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 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 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...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 9, 2019 | car accident
Imagine you are driving on the highway. You are sharing the road with many other cars and traveling at a high speed. All of a sudden, another driver makes a poor decision to merge into your lane without first looking to see where you are. Fortunately, you were paying...
