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Should you sue when a dog bites you in Illinois?

On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC on Monday, August 6, 2018. Contrary to what people may think, most dog bites do not occur from a dog on a walk attacking a jogger or cyclist; even the mail deliverer is not at the greatest risk.

Brain injuries after a truck accident

On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Most people know brain injuries tend to be a highly serious medical issue. However, it might surprise them to learn that, unlike many other types of trauma, traumatic brain injury can be hard to identify after a truck accident.

Greyhound, big rig in deadly crash

On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC posted in personal injury on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Some Illinois residents might have heard about a Greyhound bus accident on Aug. 30 that resulted in the death of eight people.

5 Truths & Myths About Underage Drinking in SC

Say you want to stop to buy beer before heading to a party while underage. Maybe you get caught, either successfully OR unsuccessfully, trying to buy beer with a fake ID. Maybe you get caught by the cops with beer in your car.

Do Soft Drinks Raise Breathalyzer Readings?

We all know that soft drinks can negatively impact health, but did you know that they can negatively impact a breathalyzer test reading?

South Carolina DUI’s & Your Right to Independent Testing

There has been discussion in the news recently regarding the right a person has to an independent test when they are arrested for DUI. In one article I read, a couple of my lawyer colleagues who were interviewed didn’t get the law of this topic exactly correct. Granted, it is complicated.

Top 14 Questions About DUI Convictions in SC

Suppose you are stopped for speeding—just a few miles-per-hour over the limit—while driving home from happy hour. The officer leans into your window and asks if you have been drinking.

Can a DUI Be Expunged in SC?

DUI convictions can NEVER be expunged from your record. Therefore, it is extremely important to fight any DUI charge with an effective defense from the very beginning of your case.

Objects Left Behind in a Surgery (Yes, It Actually Happens) 

It's something most people have heard of, but that nobody ever anticipates happening to them: having a medical object left behind during a surgery. From surgical sponges to drill heads and everything in between, these so-called "retained items" can cause a great deal of damage when they're accidentally left behind by a surgical team.

Income Replacement Benefits

Income Replacement Benefit What is the income replacement benefit?

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