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.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – Sarasota County deputies were called to a collision between a semi-truck and a trash truck on I-75 North at mile marker 194 Friday.
FOX 13 News said first responders left one lane open to accommodate the flow of traffic while still leaving several lanes closed to accommodate the scene clearance process.
It is not immediately clear if anyone was injured or what exactly led to this crash.
SARASOTA, FL – A 49-year-old man riding a motorcycle fell off his bike and died after colliding with a car Thursday, WFLA said.
This collision happened before 9 p.m. at Fruitville Road and Paramount Drive. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, said the crash occurred when the driver of the red car tried to turn left on Fruitville, leading the motorcyclist to hit the left side of the car and the wheel to become attached to the car.
Troopers started an investigation and have not released other details at this time.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 25-year-old woman riding a bicycle lost her life after she was struck by a Jeep driver who was intoxicated Tuesday.
This collision happened after 9 p.m. at the 54th Avenue South and 31st Street South intersection, according to WFLA. St. Petersburg Police revealed the collision occurred as the Jeep driver was turning left (legally) at the interchange.
Upon arrival, first responders took the cyclist — Haylee Concepcion, from St. Petersburg — to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where she died.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash reported in the 5537th block of South 78th Street before 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was just notified of this collision and has not been able to comment on the exact cause of this crash or say if the injured person needed to go to a hospital.
Additional information, including the number of people and vehicles involved, has not been reported at this time.
RIVERVIEW, FL – A 29-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life after he was struck by a driver of a Nissan Frontier who failed to yield to traffic Sunday.
Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that this collision happened when the motorcyclist was entering Gibsonton Drive from the I-75 exit. After the vehicles collided, the biker succumbed to fatal wounds while the Nissan driver, a 59-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who also responded to the scene, shut down northbound I-75 and eastbound Gibsonton for the investigation and for the scene clearance process.
TAMPA, FL – Police said a driver was speeding, which contributed to their car overturning, ejecting them and their passenger, and leading them to suffer injuries on Wednesday.
WTSP said this collision happened after 9:15 p.m. near East 109th Avenue and North 19th Street, which is east of Copeland Park. After arriving, first responders took both occupants to a hospital for treatment.
TAMPA, FL – A man in his early 20s was said to have been speeding when he crashed into a side wall, leading his car to overturn and to his death Thursday.
Police told WFLA that this collision occurred after midnight when the driver, the sole occupant, tried to exit on the off-ramp and then collided with the wall on South Dale Mabry Highway (between Gandy Boulevard and South Church Avenue).
The impact led the car to roll over and land on its roof and the man to succumb to fatal wounds at the scene.
RIVERVIEW, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances behind a crash in the Colonial Hills area that injured at least one person.
This collision happened at the Balm Riverview Road and Rhodine Road. Deputies have not listed the kind of people and vehicles involved, specified the severity of injuries suffered, or said if anyone was taken to a hospital.
New information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.
TAMPA, FL – Three people suffered serious wounds, and another person was critically injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Monday.
This crash happened before 2 p.m. on the eastbound lanes, WFLA reported. This crash was between a motorcycle, a pickup truck, and a sedan. Tampa Police, who responded to the scene, said the pickup truck driver was the person who was left in critical condition.
Officers started an investigation but have not been able to comment on the events that led to this crash.
TAMPA, FL – A 33-year-old man riding a motorcycle hit the back of a Jeep Cherokee and then a barrier, leading his bike to catch fire and claiming his life Saturday.
WFLA said this collision happened around 10:45 p.m. on West Gandy Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, declared the motorcyclist dead at the scene.
The other driver was unharmed.
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