Month: September 2016

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Regarding Kane County Fatal Collision

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Regarding Kane County Collision

There has been a wrongful death lawsuit filed regarding a fatal two-vehicle accident that happened in Kane County.  The accident, which happened on March 29, 2016, involved a “head-on collision” between a Ford F150 pickup truck and Chevy Trailblazer.  The collision (which was initially summarized in the March 29, 2016 post titled “Fatal Kane County ‘Head-On Collision’“) occurred on Route 31, north of Mooseheart Road, after the Ford F150 crossed the road’s centerline and went into the opposite lane, thereby striking the oncoming Chevy Trailblazer.

The driver of the Chevy Trailblazer, identified as Jose F. Quitl, 21, of Aurora, died at the accident scene.

The driver of the Ford F150 was identified as Brandon D. Haller, 24, of Elburn.  He was taken to Delnor Hospital for treatment of accident injuries that were considered to be non-life-threatening in nature.

An excerpt from the September 22, 2016 Daily Herald article titled “Lawsuit argues distracted driving, negligence in March fatal crash near Mooseheart“:

Haller was cited for improper lane use in the crash, which occurred at about 10:17 a.m. on Route 31, just north of Mooseheart Road, according to court records.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Quitl’s widow, Diana Quitl Gonzalez, and their two children, argues Haller was negligent, did not take proper precautions and may have been distracted, leading him to cross the road’s centerline and into the southbound lanes, thus causing the crash.

Additional Details Regarding This Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the Daily Herald article mentioned above as well as the September 22 Batavia Patch article titled “Widow Files Lawsuit Against Driver in Fatal Kane County Crash.”

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Elman Law Group’s Lead Attorney, Tony Elman, is a personal injury trial lawyer.  Over the last 20+ years Elman Law Group has handled over 10,000 Illinois personal injury lawsuits.

Elman Law Group is known for its courtroom trial capabilities.  This is important for your lawsuit because if an appropriate settlement is not offered, we have a proven track record of achieving highly attractive court verdicts.  In fact, because of this capability, many well-known law firms choose to have Elman Law Group take cases to court. 

To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this legal consultation.   Elman Law Group works on a “contingency” basis…Elman Law Group’s clients never pay a fee unless and until they receive monetary compensation.

Elman Law Group, LLC handles Kane County and other Illinois personal injury lawsuits as well as wrongful death lawsuits.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Regarding Kane County Motorcycle Accident

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Regarding Kane County Motorcycle Collision

In the August 5, 2016 post (“Fatal Collision Between Motorcycle And Car In Batavia“) an August 4 fatal motorcycle collision was summarized.  In short, a collision occurred after a teenage driver made a left-hand turn immediately in front of a motorcycle, and a collision occurred.  The motorcyclist, Justin Retherford-Speer, 20, of Oswego, died from his accident injuries.  The teenage driver was later cited for failure to yield while turning left.

Recently, it was announced that a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Kane County regarding the crash.  For those unaware of what a wrongful death lawsuit is, the Wrongful Death Lawsuits Stemming From Kane County Accidents page provides a discussion of this type of lawsuit.  There can be various reasons why such a lawsuit is pursued.  As well, certain conditions have to be fulfilled before a successful wrongful death lawsuit can be filed.  The trial lawyers at the Elman Law Group can further discuss such a lawsuit and determine whether such a lawsuit is appropriate.

The wrongful death lawsuit filed regarding this Batavia accident is discussed in the September 1, 2016 Daily Herald article titled “Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in fatal Batavia crash.”

An excerpt from the article:

Surviving family members of Retherford-Speer, 20, argue in the lawsuit the teen was negligent and failed to protect his safety in a crash at Main Street and Randall Road.

Additional Details Regarding This Kane County Wrongful Death Lawsuit 

Additional details regarding this fatal Kane County motorcycle accident that led to a wrongful death lawsuit can be seen in the sources mentioned above.

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Elman Law Group’s Lead Attorney, Tony Elman, is a personal injury trial lawyer.  Over the last 25+ years Elman Law Group has handled over 10,000 Illinois personal injury lawsuits.

Elman Law Group is known for its courtroom trial capabilities.  This is important for your lawsuit because if an appropriate settlement is not offered, we have a proven track record of achieving highly attractive court verdicts.  In fact, because of this capability, many well-known law firms choose to have Elman Law Group take cases to court. 

To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this legal consultation.   Elman Law Group works on a “contingency” basis…Elman Law Group’s clients never pay a fee unless and until they receive monetary compensation.

Elman Law Group, LLC handles Kane County and other Illinois personal injurylawsuits as well as wrongful death lawsuits.