On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jan 7, 2019 | Firm News, premises liability
Those who go to Illinois theme parks expect that reasonable safety measures will be put in place for their protection. However, this may or may not mean that warning signs are posted in languages other than English. According to a lawsuit against Universal Resort...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 30, 2018 | Firm News, premises liability
If a person slips or falls in an Illinois home or business, the owner of the property is generally liable for damages the victim incurs. There are many dangers that property owners should keep an eye out for such as torn carpeting or poor lighting. Wet floors and...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 4, 2018 | Firm News, premises liability
Skateboarding is a popular activity, sport and mode of transport in Illinois, but it can also be dangerous. According to a skateboarding enthusiast and instructor, the risk of injury is part of the draw of the pass time. When people get hurt while skateboarding,...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | May 16, 2018 | Firm News, premises liability
Premises liability law in Illinois states that every property owner, as well as every non-owner resident, has a responsibility to maintain a safe environment. This means that they may be held liable for any accidents or injuries that happen on the property. There are...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Apr 4, 2018 | Firm News, premises liability
Many Illinois residents were horrified when they learned that a 10-year-old boy was decapitated on the Verruckt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Water Park in 2016. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, the waterslide was billed as the tallest in the world and was new when the...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 19, 2017 | Firm News, premises liability
Every year, over one million people in Illinois and throughout the United States are injured from using stairs. Even though women, young children and older adults tend to report the greater number of injuries, people of every age seek emergency care for bumps,...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jun 27, 2017 | Firm News, premises liability
If an Illinois business fails to properly maintain its property or minimize hazards that may be found on the property, a person who injuries an ankle while visiting the premises could hold the business financially responsible. Because ankle injuries can be severe, the...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jun 20, 2017 | Firm News, premises liability
People who enjoy going to Illinois amusement parks may wonder who is liable when an accident occurs. In some cases, the manufacturer may share responsibility with the park owners and operators. This was the case in an accident that happened at a park in Kansas in...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 22, 2017 | Firm News, premises liability
Residential and commercial property owners in Illinois and elsewhere around the country generally get annoyed when skateboarders show up unannounced and uninvited in their spaces, and for good reason. Premises liability is a legal concept that holds both private...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Dec 14, 2016 | Firm News, premises liability
Illinois business owners have a duty to keep guests on their premises safe from hazards all year round. In the winter months, they may have to work a little harder to keep their premises safe due to cold weather hazards like ice and snow. If they fail to do so, they...
