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.
TAMPA, FL – The right lane is currently blocked at the SR-574 and North 50th Street junction due to a collision with injuries that happened around 7:56 p.m. Friday.
Florida Highway Patrol said they arrived at the scene at 8:18 p.m. They indicated that at least one person suffered wounds but did not say if they were taken to a hospital.
In addition, troopers did not specify what kind of vehicles and people were involved.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that happened at 10301 Orange Grove Drive in the Carrollwood area Thursday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 8 p.m. They started an investigation and have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was injured, mentioned any hospital transportation, or revealed other details.
Updates will be posted should more details surface.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 33-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after causing a collision that sent the two-year-old child with her to a hospital Friday.
St. Petersburg Police told WTSP that this crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on southbound Dr. MLK Street South when the driver went into the opposite side of the road and slammed into a tree, which ejected the toddler, who was not properly belted.
The child was hospitalized for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
SARASOTA, FL – Several people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision Sunday, ABC Action News reported.
This crash happened before 4 p.m. at the Fruitville Road and Vic Edwards Road intersection. Police said one person suffered serious injuries.
Officials shut down the west and eastbound lanes of Fruitville for their investigation and the scene clearance process.
TAMPA, FL – A 30-year-old man operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck lost control of his vehicle and hit a utility pole, leading it to overturn and claiming his life Monday.
This solo crash happened on northbound South Howard Drive, WFLA said. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, confirmed the driver did not wear a seatbelt and died from his injuries at the scene.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – An 83-year-old who rode a bicycle without wearing a helmet passed away after he was struck by a vehicle in the Historic Uptown district Friday.
This collision happened at the 16th Street North and 5th Avenue North junction in a marked crosswalk, ABC Action News revealed.
After arriving at the scene, an ambulance rushed the cyclist, Juan Yhanes, to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later passed away.
TAMPA, FL – A person who had gone missing after falling from a 20-foot boat during a crash Wednesday was found and subsequently declared deceased.
The boat collision, which left another person hospitalized, occurred on July 3 at around 4:15 a.m.
A preliminary investigation indicates that two people were traveling on the boat when, for reasons not immediately clear, the vessel hit a barge near Howard Franklin Bridge, according to WFLA.
SARASOTA, FL – A driver of an unspecified vehicle failed to yield and struck a second automobile, injuring both drivers and two passengers, all of whom were teenagers, Monday.
MySunCoast said this two-automobile collision occurred after 9 p.m. at the Proctor Road and Lords Avenue intersection. After arriving, first responders closed west and eastbound lanes on Proctor and reopened all lanes along Lords Avenue.
Authorities said the driver who failed to yield was an 18-year-old teenager who was seriously injured, and the second driver, a 16-year-old teenager, was left in critical condition.
SEFFNER, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash reported at County Road 579 and I-4 West Monday night, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies arrived at the scene before 9:45 p.m. They are in the early stages of their investigation and have not yet been able to confirm the events that led to this collision.
In addition, HCSO has not listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone needed to go to a hospital.
MEMPHIS, FL – A 92-year-old woman operating an SUV missed a curve, leading her to crash into a ditch and succumb to fatal injuries Tuesday.
This single-vehicle collision happened before 7:30 p.m., the Herald-Tribune revealed. Prior to the woman crashing into the ditch, she went south on 3rd Avenue West (past 42nd Street Court Street West). Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, said she died at the scene.
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