Arcadia Woman Killed, Man Injured In I-75 Crash
Update on an earlier accident report…
Florida Highway Patrol released further details about a car accident that took place in Manatee County on I-75 earlier in the week. The serious accident has left one man in serious condition and proved fatal for a woman.
The victims were the driver and passenger of a Jeep, that crashed on I-75. The driver, Hector Gomez of Arcadia Florida was taken to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton in Serious Condition. The Passenger Maria Garza also of Arcadia Florida was killed in the accident.
FHP released the following account of the accident. After failing to negotiate a curve on interstate 75 the Jeep ran onto the emergency lane and shoulder. The vehicle struck a sign post at high speed causing it to rotate and crash into trees then ultimately a fence on the side of the road on it’s side, were it blocked another road, San Orbebello Dr.
Further investigation of the crash revealed alcohol was not a factor and both driver and passenger were wearing seat belts.
About the Author
Education
Bernard F. Walsh graduated from the University of South Florida before receiving his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1978. During law school, he was selected to serve as a research clerk and intern for a Federal Judge and the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was awarded The National Book Awards for Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility during law school.
Experience
Bernard Walsh devoted the next three years to trial work for the State of Florida. This provided him with the opportunity to concentrate on his trial abilities, with numerous high profile trials concerning serious felony crimes. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida.
Mr. Walsh has been listed in Avvo, an attorney rating site, as Superb. LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell, an attorneys rating publication, has rated Mr. Walsh as very high legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Walsh is listed in National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and was inducted into Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He has also won the largest playground recoveries, one of the top three motorcycle recoveries, and the second largest daycare center recovery in the State of Florida. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a group of attorneys who have achieved career case successes that include multi-million dollar recoveries, settlements and/or verdicts.
