3 Pedestrians Injured In Venice By Hit And Run
A child and two adults were injured crossing a road when they were struck by a hit and run driver.
Florida Highway Patrol stated that the accident occurred in south Venice when a group of pedestrians including a minor and two adults were attempting to cross Cypress road, near the intersection of Bonita Road at roughly 6:40 p.m. Sunday night.
The minor and one adult was hit directly by a White Jeep Cherokee heading north on Cypress Road. All three pedestrians were knocked down by the impact and were injured by the crash.
The Jeep continued on fleeing the scene.The injured pedestrians were taken to Sarasota Memorial for medical treatment of their injuries.
Florida Highway patrol is still investigating the incident and asks anyone with knowledge of the driver or vehicle to contact them at 239-938-1800.
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.
