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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RIVERVIEW, FL – Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the details behind a crash with injuries that took place along South Pointe Park Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the intersection of Southern Pointe Boulevard and Midpointe Drive before 12:15 p.m. While officials confirmed that at least one person was injured, they did not say if anyone required a trip to the hospital. 

The exact cause of the crash, as well as the number of people and vehicles, will be added as our newsroom learns more. 

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MYAKKA CITY, FL – A motorcyclist lost his life, and a pickup truck driver sustained minor wounds following a crash on State Road 70 last Thursday, Feb 13. 

The Herald-Tribune said the events unraveled before 7 a.m. when the motorcyclist, 25, tried to pass some vehicles in front of him while coming onto eastbound State Road 70. As he was merging, that’s when he struck the Chevy Silverado towing a trailer. 

Authorities said the truck driver was trying to turn left into RV Guru, LLC when the motorcyclist hit the trailer. The impact had thrown the motorcyclist from his bike, and he perished at the scene. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 41-year-old man lost control of his truck while driving on I-275, which led him to crash into a guardrail, causing the truck to overturn and injuring himself in the process Sunday. 

The solo collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. on the interstate’s southbound lanes down the road from 38th Avenue North, according to WTSP. EMS crews were quick to arrive at the scene and take the Pinellas Park man to a hospital for treatment. 

Florida Highway Patrol did not say if slick road conditions were a contributing factor in the wreck. 

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CLEARWATER, FL – A cyclist was rushed to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital after getting struck by an on-coming vehicle along Skycrest Park Friday. 

The collision occurred after 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kenne Road and Cleveland Street, Fox13News reports. 

First responders said the cyclist was left with potentially serious life-threatening injuries. 

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RUSKIN, FL – A 53-year-old man from Doral crashed his semi-truck off I-75, leading it to overturn, causing many beer cans to spill from the truck, and injuring himself Thursday. 

The solo collision happened after 2:30 a.m., Fox13 News reports. Florida Highway Patrol said that prior to the crash, the truck driver was trying to exit the southbound lanes of the highway when the truck split open. 

After arriving, EMS crews transported the man to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening wounds. 

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SARASOTA, FL – A hit-and-run suspect was responsible for hitting a woman and two children with their car, claiming the kids’ lives and leaving the lady in critical condition Monday.

Sarasota Police told My SunCoast that they believe the suspect was operating a white Lexus ES300 car when they ran over the victims at the intersection of North Washington Boulevard and 7th Street. 

EMS crews transported the woman, 29, and the kids with her, a 5-month-old baby and a 2-year-old toddler, to local hospitals. There, the children pass away while the woman continues to fight for her life. 

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SARASOTA, FL – A 31-year-old man lost his life, and a Sarasota County deputy was rushed to a hospital following two separate crashes that happened Thursday.

The first collision, which involved the deputy, happened in the area of University Club, Fox13 News said. The details behind this specific wreck are unclear. However, what was confirmed is that the impact led the deputy to suffer non-life-threatening wounds.

The second crash happened when the 31-year-old man, driving a pickup truck on southbound Lockwood Ridge Road, went over the grassy median and then hit a telephone pole. The man, from Bradenton, succumbed to his injuries. He was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

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NEAR PLANT CITY, FL – An ambulance driver collided with an on-coming semi-truck north of Plant City, causing the ambulance to overturn and later claiming a 64-year-old woman’s life Friday. 

The collision occurred after 11:30 p.m., when the ambulance driver, going east on McGee Road, struck the big rig traveling north on FL 39, WTSP said. Once the vehicles collided, the semi-truck jackknifed, and the ambulance flipped over. Photos showed significant damage done to the truck’s front cab. 

Florida Highway Patrol and additional EMS crews were summoned to the scene. First responders rushed the 64-year-old woman, who was riding in the impacted ambulance, the ambulance driver, and the other EMS worker to a hospital. 

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ST PETERSBURG, FL – A two-vehicle crash, which led one of the cars to overturn, claimed a woman’s life and injured six children and one adult Thursday. 

Fox13 News said the events unfolded around 3:30 p.m. when a driver of a white Saturn Vue was trying to turn from eastbound Fairfield Avenue South to northbound 34th Street South and was hit by a woman driving a black Volkswagen SUV. 

St Petersburg Police said the Volkswagen driver was approaching southbound 34th Street prior to the crash. Officers said her car started speeding up, which caused her to lose control of her car. As a result, she hit Saturn and struck a utility pole, leading her vehicle to roll over. 

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We are a little over a month into 2025 and Hillsborough County has already seen 24 motorcycle accidents resulting in 23 injuries and 1 death, according to the Florida Crash Dashboard.

So far in 2025 Pinellas County has seen 22 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 20 injuries and 1 death. Pasco County has seen 13 motorcycle accidents so far into 2025, resulting in 10 injuries and 1 fatality. Sarasota County has seen 7 motorcycle accidents resulting in 8 injuries and Manatee County has seen 5 motorcycle crashes and 4 injuries just 36 days into 2025.

Accidents of any kind regularly occur when you least expect them, including motorcycle crashes. One minute you could be driving to work or just to a nearby gas station to fill up your tank, and the next, you could be involved in a terrible accident. According to the NHTSA, more than 52% of all motor vehicle accidents happen within five miles of where they live, and 69% happen within ten miles.

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