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.

by

THONOTOSASSA, FL – A woman who was said to have been impaired when she fatally struck a pedestrian in December was arrested on Monday, February 5th. 

This collision happened at the Harney Road and Williams Road on Tuesday, December 19th, according to FOX 13 News. The pedestrian was identified as 30-year-old Sabrina Rohrback. 

The intoxicated motorist — 34-year-old Tamra Warden — had a 3-year-old child with her at the time of the collision. Warden had a blood alcohol level of 0.14, which is six times over the legal limit. Warden has been “charged with DUI manslaughter, child neglect, and DUI accompanied by a person under 18.” 

by

SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police are investigating a collision that was reported before 4:30 p.m. Monday in the Oakwood Manor neighborhood. 

This crash took place at the Fruitville Road and Oakwood Boulevard intersection. 

Police have not said what caused this crash or revealed the severity of wounds sustained. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:

by

BRANDON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported Monday at the West Bloomingdale Avenue and Buckhorn Creek Road junction. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene before 4:15 p.m. Deputies are trying to pinpoint the circumstances that have led to this collision and have not provided more information regarding the kinds of people and vehicles involved or specified the sustained wounds. 

Additional details will be posted to this news blog as more information comes to light. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:

by

TAMPA, FL – A child was sent to the hospital for treatment of minor wounds after an SUV struck the Hillsborough County school bus they traveled on Monday. 

This collision happened after 7 a.m. at the North Rome Avenue and West Columbus Drive junction along Riverside Garden Park, according to ABC Action News

The events leading up to this crash, including pending citations or charges, have been disclosed. 

by

SARASOTA, FL – Police are investigating a Friday afternoon collision reported near Sarasota High School that led at least one person to sustain injuries. 

Before 2:30 p.m., police were called to the Tami Sola Street and South Shade Avenue intersection. They have not provided further commentary with regard to the type of injuries sustained nor indicated the people and vehicles involved. 

Additional details will be posted should they become available. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:

by

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A northbound lane at the 62nd Avenue and Haines Road junction is blocked due to a crash that resulted in some sustained injuries Friday evening. 

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene before 5:30 p.m. They started an investigation but have not confirmed the events that led to this collision, specified the severity of wounds sustained, or indicated the kind of people and vehicles involved. 

Updates will be provided should they become available. 

by

CLEARWATER, FL – Two people and a pilot lost their lives after a small plane crashed into a mobile home park complex, leading the plane to catch fire Thursday. 

Several fire responders arrived at the scene — which happened near U.S. Highway 19 — before 7:30 p.m., according to WTSP. The two people who lost their lives were inside the mobile home, along with several others, at the time of the collision. It is not exactly clear what led the pilot to crash into the home. This home, along with three others, were destroyed. 

One person from the mobile home was injured but declined medical treatment. 

by

SARASOTA, FL – Police confirmed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported near the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Thursday. 

This collision happened before 3:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Street and Royal Palm Avenue junction. 

The events leading up to this crash, including the kinds of wounds sustained and the type of people and vehicles involved, remain undisclosed. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:

by

TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to a crash in the Palm River-Clair Mel neighborhood Thursday that led at least one person to sustain injuries. 

This collision happened before 5:15 p.m. at the Palm River Road and South 78th Street junction. Deputies are investigating the events that led to this crash and have not provided additional details at this time. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:

by

TAMPA, FL – A car struck and downed a utility pole Wednesday in Tampa, claiming the life of at least one person and injuring another.

This single-vehicle wreck happened on East Busch Boulevard, according to ABC Action News. It is not immediately clear if intoxication, speed, distracted driving, or other factors played a role in this crash. 

Tampa Police shut down the westbound lanes to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process. 

by
Posted in:
Tagged:
Updated:
Contact Information