Have you been injured in an accident? If someone else is to blame, they could owe you compensation for the many ways the accident has affected your life. This could include everything from dollars-and-cents expenses like medical bills and lost income to more subjective losses like pain and suffering. But what happens if you are partially to blame for your own injuries? Can you still recover compensation? Thanks to Illinois’s comparative negligence laws, the answer may be yes. Understanding Comparative Negligence in Illinois Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence standard, unde ..read more

After suffering injuries in Illinois due to another party’s negligent or intentional actions, many people understand that they have a right to file a personal injury claim. A successful claim can permit the injured person to recover compensation for losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. However, some personal injury lawsuits result in another type of financial award for the injured individual: punitive damages. This category of damages is the subject of confusion for most people who are not members of the legal profession. Understanding ..read more

Truck accidents occur every day in Illinois on the highways, side streets, and in commercial and industrial zones. As a driver, you should be prepared to know what to do if you are in an accident with a truck and then what steps to take to ensure you recover compensation if the truck driver caused your injuries. Talk to a Springfield truck accident attorney at Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC, today. What to Do Right After a Truck Accident When a truck accident occurs, your primary first step is to seek out medical care and call the police. Even if you feel okay right after the incident, get to ..read more

A truck rollover occurs when the vehicle loses control and rolls, often landing on one of its sides or fully rolling several times before it comes to a stop. A rollover is a very dangerous situation since there is no way to control the vehicle once it enters this process, often leading to serious injury to the driver and any others in the way of the incident. The cause of a truck rollover depends on the situation. However, any victim of such an event should seek out immediate medical care and then contact a Springfield truck accident attorney at Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC, for help in purs ..read more

Lane splitting is the process of motorcycle riding between two vehicles that are stopped, often through two lanes of stopped traffic. This is a risky form of driving a motorcycle and should not be done when it is avoidable. In Illinois, some forms of lane splitting are illegal. What You Should Know About Lane Splitting According to Illinois statute 625 ILCS §5/11-703(c), a two-wheeled vehicle is not allowed to pass between two vehicles simultaneously, including motorcycles. Lane splitting is the practice of moving your motorcycle forward through slower-moving or stopped traffic in th ..read more

Motorcycle accidents can carry serious consequences, including fatalities. Due to the limited protection on the rider, a fast-moving car or truck can easily cause the driver to suffer life-threatening injuries. If your family member was killed in a motorcycle accident in Illinois, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that, in 2023, 1,268 people died in the state from motorcycle accidents. Most of those injuries occur on highways throughout the state. Not every situation is due to the negligence of another driver. In ..read more

Dealing with insurance companies following an accident can be tricky. The insurance adjuster may appear helpful, but the insurance company’s goal is to settle your claim quickly and pay out as little as possible for damages. You do not have to accept or agree to settlement offers, particularly when the amount seems unreasonable for your damages, and a Springfield car accident attorney will work to prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of your need for assistance. Things To Do When Dealing With Insurance Companies While there are basic steps you can take to ensure your c ..read more

The countdown begins in the time you have to take legal action for injuries resulting from a car accident as soon as the accident occurs. A statute of limitation designates a timeline for legal action that can be taken to recover financial compensation for damages after a car accident. Working with a Springfield car accident attorney at Holly, Rosen & Beard, LLC takes the pressure off of you to meet critical time limits while you focus on healing. Time Limit for Filing an Illinois Personal Injury Case A lawsuit for a personal injury case in Illinois must be filed within two ..read more

Both “wrongful death” and “manslaughter” involve a person dying due to someone else’s actions, so it’s easy to get these terms confused. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between them. What Is Wrongful Death? A wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to another person’s careless or intentional actions. If someone dies in this way, their personal representative – the executor of their estate – can file a wrongful death lawsuit to get compensation for their loss. This kind of lawsuit can stem from various situations, like fatal car accidents, medical malpractice wh ..read more

Wearing a seat belt is not only one way to protect your life, but it can also be one of the most important rules to follow to avoid facing a ticket. If you are unsure of the seat belt laws in Illinois, now is a good time to learn about them. The Springfield criminal defense attorney at Holley Rosen & Beard Attorneys at Law can help you navigate what it does if you violate these laws. What Are the State of Illinois Seat Belt Laws? The Illinois Department of Transportation shares the most up-to-date information about the state’s seat belt laws. The belief is that wearing a seat belt helps to ..read more