Ambulance and Bicyclist Crash Results In Cyclist Critically Injured
A cyclist in Nokomis was hit by an ambulance early Monday morning in Nokomis. The accident happened as twenty four year old cyclist Martin Rudis was heading south on Orange Grove Road in Nokomis.
As Rudis closed on the intersection with Edmondson Road, an ambulance driven by Mark Quimby of Venice, was on Edmondson and heading toward the same intersection.
Once at the intersection of Organge Grove and Edmondson, cyclist Rudis failed to stop at the stop sign and attempted to cross the road.
Rudis entered the path of the oncoming ambulance with no time for Quimby to avoid a collision. At roughly 1:30 a.m. the ambulance crashed into Rudis.
Rudis who was not wearing a helmet at during the crash was critically injured and taken to Sarasota Memorial for treatment.
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.
