This past Friday November 30, 2012 a tragic bicycle accident in Palm Springs resulted in the fatality of 38-year-old Corey Holley of La Quinta. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Holley’s family and friends during these difficult times.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Reports indicate that Holley was riding his bicycle at the 1400 block of Palm Canyon Drive near a popular restaurant. Generally speaking, a collision report involving a fatality will take several weeks to complete and police are currently not releasing any additional information. It does not appear that alcohol or drugs were a factor, and the driver of the vehicle that struck Holley stayed at the scene and spoke with the police. No arrests were made.
BICYCLE ACCIDENT REALITIES
While we don’t currently have additional details into Corey Holley’s bicycle accident, the harsh reality is that most drivers are not looking for cyclist. With more than 35+ years of combined legal experience, the lawyers at Our sponsoring personal injury law firm have been investigating and representing victims and families of catastrophic bicycle accidents. “What we see more often is that these tragic bicycle accidents could have been prevented. Drivers typically say that they did not see the bicyclist. It is an unfortunate reality that we must confront by holding those who are responsible accountable for their actions and educating our communities to help prevent these unspeakable losses,” said Korosh Torkzadeh, attorney at Our sponsoring personal injury law firm.
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE & IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION
Anytime a catastrophic crash like this occurs, the most important decision you make is to find the right law firm who can properly handle the case from start to finish. An experienced bicycle accident lawyer will want to immediately being an independent investigation, hire experts, obtain and preserve evidence and speak with witnesses regarding the circumstances around the crash. Protect yourself and your family by hiring the right law firm with the reputation, the experience and the track record of success in handling these types of bicycle accident cases. Call Our sponsoring personal injury law firm today for a free consultation (888) 853-6696
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