A 52-year-old Lake Elsinore man who was struck by a car last month has died, the Riverside County Sheriff Coroner reported May 9th. The cyclist, Michael Padilla, was struck by a mid-size 4-door gray Mitsubishi sedan as he rode across Riverside Drive north of Lincoln Street in Lake Elsinore. The accident occurred last month on Saturday, April 17th , shortly before 3:30 p.m. Padilla suffered major injuries and was taken to Inland Valley Hospital where he reportedly underwent major surgery. He died at the hospital early Sunday, May 9th.
Please keep the family of Michael Padilla in your prayers during this difficult time. Our sympathy goes out to everyone who knew and loved him.
Cause of the Accident
The Lake Elsinore Police Department is investigating the April 17th accident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the agency at (951)245-3300. Based on the limited information provided by news reports, it is not clear why this accident occurred. At this point, there are more questions than answers. However, if the driver of the Mitsubishi caused this accident, the family of the cyclist may be entitled to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful Death Liability
While this accident is still under investigation, the family of the victim may benefit from speaking with an attorney about a possible wrongful death claim and the family's legal rights. Monetary damages awarded in a wrongful death suit may include compensation for final medical expenses, funeral or burial expenses, loss of expected future earnings, and loss of future companionship. An experienced Riverside wrongful death attorney can review the accident report and stay on top of the official investigation, as well as advise the family of their best course of action to protect their legal rights, and help them recover the compensation they deserve for their loss.
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