Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties Whittel & Melton, LLC

Accidents caused by other people's negligence are by their very nature, unplanned. It's for this reason that when an accident happens, victims may find themselves bridled with injury, pain and financial losses, not knowing which way to turn.

Being involved in an accident can be one of the most unsettling and devastating times in a person's life. During this time, having a seasoned attorney on your side, looking out for your best interest, can be the difference between becoming whole or struggling with pain and financial loss for years to come. If you are a victim of an accident, who you select as your attorney is the most important decision you need to make.

We are here to help.

The Tampa Bay Personal Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton guarantee that our clients receive the personalized attention they deserve. Our first priority is doing everything in our power to fight for full and fair compensation for your injury and loss.

Our Pinellas and Hillsborough County personal injury practice involves every type of injury case-- from serious car or motorcycle accidents to slip and falls to premises liability. The first step we take with our prospective clients is to schedule a free consultation to discuss the facts of the case. Our St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyers then will offer advice about options to seek financial recovery following a serious accident, catastrophic injury or the wrongful death of a loved one. We represent clients on injury claims arising from of a wide range of incidents and accidents. Click any area to the left to learn more about the scope of our practice.

If you have been in an accident, we don't think that you should have to suffer unnecessarily just because you were involved in an accident and are awaiting resolution to your case. While we cannot take the pain away, many times, we are able to refer you to Doctors who will treat and manage your pain, even if you don't have health insurance.

We Stand with You.

Most importantly, at Whittel & Melton, you can be confident that we will stand behind you and your case. Once we commit to representing you, we will never put you or your claim on the back burner, and we are available by phone 24 hours a day.

We promise to aggressively pursue the parties and insurance companies involved in your case to obtain justice for you and your loved ones. Through financial settlement or trial, we will prepare your case to achieve maximum compensation. You will never be responsible for any attorney's fees unless and until there is a successful financial recovery for your damages. Simply put, we will not be satisfied until you are.

We are proud to help accident victims throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties – including Tampa, Brandon, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida.

Please call us at anytime. We are available 24 hours a day. (813) 221-3200, (727) 823-0000, (866) 608-5529.

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WIMAUMA, FL – A cyclist, a 19-year-old man, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died after he was hit by a driver who fled the scene Saturday. 

This collision happened before 8:30 p.m. on eastbound S.R. 674 west of 4th Street, according to ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol, who was summoned to the scene said the cyclist was from Guatemala. 

FHP is taking the lead investigation on this matter, said the driver, who was said to have operated a red Dodge Charger with black rims, left behind some car parts. 

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NORTH TAMPA, FL – A pedestrian is at a nearby hospital recovering from their injuries following a crash at Busch Boulevard and 19th Street Tuesday. 

WFLA said Tampa Police launched an investigation and do not have many details at this time other than stating that the events unfolded when the person tried to cross the intersection and was struck by the vehicle. Officers confirmed that the motorist remained at the scene but did not specify if they would be charged for their involvement in this wreck. 

As for the pedestrian, they are currently listed as stable. 

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TAMPA, FL – A 63-year-old man crossing U.S. Highway 41 lost his life when he was hit by a Mazda 3 car Sunday night, WTSP reports. 

This collision happened around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, Florida Highway Patrol declared the male pedestrian, a Tampa local, dead at the scene. 

FHP said the driver, a 35-year-old man also from Tampa, is not expected to face any criminal charges for his involvement in this deadly wreck. 

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TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested a local doctor on Wednesday for crashing his car into a man in a wheelchair and then fleeing the scene on Saturday, Oct. 12. 

This incident occurred before 7:45 p.m. on East 124th Avenue in the Azure Estates, Fox13News reports. Upon arrival, first responders rushed the 53-year-old man (whose name was not released) in the wheelchair to a nearby hospital, where he passed away.  

HCSO has identified the suspect as 62-year-old Dr. Gwyn Norman Crump, Jr. Deputies have not specified Crump’s charges at this time. 

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LARGO, FL – Florida Department of Transportation crews have shut down both north and southbound lanes of Indian Rocks Road south of West Bay Drive due to a crash. 

Pinellas Traffic announced this collision and these closures at approximately 1:10 p.m. 

Authorities who were called to the scene have not specified the number of people and vehicles involved, listed any sustained injuries, reports of hospitalizations, or disclosed the events that led to this wreck. 

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is currently at the scene of the 418th block of East Floribraska Avenue in Robles Park, working to pinpoint the events behind a hit-and-run wreck. 

FHP was summoned to the scene and arrived at the site at 2 p.m. Troopers have not yet confirmed if anyone was injured, needed to go to the hospital, or stated the number of people and vehicles involved. 

New details will be provided as our news team learns more. 

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BRADENTON, FL – A 49-year-old man passed away when tried to cross the S.R. 70 lanes west of Manasota Memorial Park and was struck by three vehicles in Oneco Sunday. 

Bradenton Herald said the man, a Bradenton local, was first hit by an SUV driven by a 25-year-old woman, a Manatee County resident. Once the pedestrian was hit, two other vehicles — a sedan and a second SUV — hit him. 

On a related note, on Friday, there was also another pedestrian collision that happened in the Oneco area, also near Manasota Memorial Park, although this crash occurred south of the park and involved a male pedestrian getting hit by a semi-truck. 

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SARASOTA, FL – A truck driver was turning left in the University Park area when he collided with a motorcycle, leading the motorcyclist, an 18-year-old teenager, to his death Sunday. 

This collision happened when the truck driver was turning onto University Parkway onto North Cattlemen Road, ABC Action News reports. When the two vehicles made contact, the motorcyclist had struck the left side of the truck, and the motorcyclist, a Sarasota local, succumbed to fatal wounds. 

Florida Highway Patrol, who were the first responders summoned to the scene, said that the truck driver, a 35-year-old man, also a Sarasota resident, was spared from injuries. 

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 BRADENTON, FL – A male pedestrian was transported via an ambulance to HCA Florida Blake Hospital, where he passed away after getting hit by a semi-truck Friday. 

Florida Highway Patrol told the Bradenton Herald this crash happened before 3 a.m. in the 5500 block of 15th St. E, which is south of Manasota Memorial Park. The semi-truck driver did remain at the scene and troopers said no criminal charges were filed against the motorist. 

In the state of Florida, FHP does not publicly announce the names of victims who lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions or other related incidents. However, they do generally state victims’ ages, genders, and places of residence. Still, at this time, FHP has not stated the man’s age and place of residency. 

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BRANDON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently responding to the scene of a crash with sustained injuries in the Towne Estate area. 

Deputies arrived at the collision site, the intersection of Causeway Boulevard and South Gornto Lake Road, at 12:39 p.m. Officials are investigating the circumstances behind this wreck and have not stated the exact cause of this crash, listed the kinds of people and vehicles involved, or mentioned reports of hospitalizations. 

New details will be provided as the latest developments surface. 

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