Crash On Gulf-to-Bay Injures Clearwater Police Officer
A crash involving a Clearwater Police officer injured three Sunday. The accident happened when Officer Steven Venezia was heading eastbound on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard early Sunday morning responding to a call for back up.
As Venezia entered the 2800 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard a car in front unexpectedly changed lanes directly into the path of Officer Venezia’s cruiser.
The two vehicles crashed into each other at speed resulting occupants from both cars suffering injuries.
Officer Venezia was taken to Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg for medical treatement and was discharged later that same day.
The driver and two passengers from the other vehicle were also injured and received medical treatment at St. Joseph’s Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
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.
