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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PALMETTO, FL – A driver whose semi-truck was parked managed to not sustain any injuries, while a 35-year-old man died following a fiery collision Friday. 

WFLA said the crash happened before 2:30 a.m. at U.S. 41 and Piney Point Road when the 35-year-old man, driving a car, had struck the semi-truck, leading the vehicles to catch fire. As a result, the man died at the scene. 

Florida Highway Patrol only identified the 35-year-old man as a Ruskin resident and the semi-driver as a 45-year-old man from Georgia.  

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered unspecified injuries in a hit-and-run crash that happened before 7:15 p.m. in the Palm River-Clair Mel district. 

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 7:09 p.m. and arrived around 7:27 p.m. They have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle or shared other details surrounding this crash, including the severity of wounds suffered. 

Updates will be posted when more details surface. 

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TAMPA, FL – A 25-year-old man from Little Falls, New Jersey, who operated a Suzuki motorcycle lost his life after he was struck by a pickup truck driver Wednesday. 

According to FOX 13 News, the events of this collision unfolded when the pickup truck driver, a 59-year-old man, tried to make a turn from northbound Dale Mabry Highway into a Walmart parking lot. He did not make it, as he collided with the motorcyclist traveling south. 

The 59-year-old man and the passenger with him, a 52-year-old woman, also from Tampa, were uninjured. Florida Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene. 

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ST. PETE BEACH, FL – Three people sustained minor wounds and were transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle collision Sunday. 

WFLA said this crash took place at the Blinds Pass Road and 75th Avenue junction, which is west of Colonel Micheal J. Horan Park. 

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation but has not commented on the events leading up to the crash. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – When a driver of a Ford F-150 turned left, he collided with a Ford Mustang, leading his pickup truck to roll over, claiming his passenger’s life Monday. 

According to FOX 13 News, this crash happened before 10 a.m. when the Ford F-150 driver, a 43-year-old man, turned to turn left into the Raceway gas station parking lot on Gandy Boulevard and crashed into the Mustang. 

The impact led the Ford F-150 passenger, a 58-year-old man from St. Petersburg, to succumb to fatal wounds, while both drivers were able to walk away from the collision unscathed. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A man kite-surfing lost control of his board due to windy conditions, leading him to crash into a pier and sustaining life-threatening injuries Friday. 

St. Petersburg fire crews arrived at the scene around 11:15 a.m., according to WTSP. The 38-year-old man, who was not identified, is recovering at Orlando Health Bayfront. 

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TAMPA, FL – A passenger of a golf cart is at a hospital recovering from critical, life-threatening wounds after they were hit by a vehicle Tuesday. 

According to FOX 13 News, this crash took place around 8 p.m. at the South Malijo Avenue and West Barcelona Street junction. 

Police closed the intersection at the time of reporting and asked travelers to use different routes. 

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run collision reported in the Palm River-Clair area Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the crash site — the River Bay Drive and River Point Drive junction — before 5:30 p.m. It is not immediately clear what caused this crash and if anyone was injured. 

In addition, officials did not provide a description of the suspect or their vehicle. 

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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 60-year-old man was thrown from his Sea-Doo personal watercraft and died after he crashed into a sandbar Saturday. 

This jet ski collision happened near Caladesi Island near the Dunedin Causeway, according to ABC Action News. First responders took the man — Gary Nolan — to a hospital for treatment of face lacerations, where he was later declared deceased. 

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office started an investigation and confirmed that impairment did not play a role in this crash. 

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DOVER, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported at the Bogaert Road and East Wheeler Road junction Monday. 

Deputies arrived at the scene before 6:30 p.m. They launched an investigation but have not released a description of the suspect or the at-fault vehicle. No information regarding the the events leading up to this crash have been provided. 

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