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 – A woman and man lost their lives in a crash at McKinley Drive and East Bougainvillea Avenue near University of South Florida (USF) on Monday.
Tampa Police told WTSP that the man and woman were declared deceased at the scene shortly after the collision, which occurred at around 8:00 p.m.
Footage taken at the site showed a totaled black vehicle, but police did not specify whether it was the only vehicle involved. The events leading up to this crash remain unclear.
MYAKKA CITY, FL – A passenger was killed Friday when a driver swerved onto SR-70 West and then off the roadway, striking multiple stationary objects and causing their car to overturn.
This collision occurred before 1:30 p.m. near Robinson Road, according to WFLA. Florida Highway Patrol said that after the driver collided with three mailboxes and a tree, the car overturned overturned and came to rest on a grassy shoulder. The impact of the wreck fatally injured a male passenger — a Sarasota resident — who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Paramedics took the driver and a female passenger to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 21-year-old man died on Monday after he fell out of a stolen gray Jeep Cherokee in the Melrose-Mercy neighborhood before 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10th.
ABC Action News said the 21-year-old man, who has been identified as Vincent Green, leaped onto the Jeep but then fell as the driver — 22-year-old Ke’Andrae Davis — sped off on 20th Street South.
Davis lost control of the Jeep, causing it to overturn. He fled the scene and was later apprehended by the St. Petersburg Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 14th. He will face vehicular homicide charges, police confirmed.
BRANDON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a hit-and-run collision reported at Briarcliff Road and East Lumsden Road Monday afternoon.
Deputies have not specified the events leading up to this crash or released a description of the suspect or vehicle. They were able to confirm that no one sustained any injuries in this collision.
Our newsroom will provide more information as it becomes available.
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A bicyclist was taken to a hospital where they died after they were struck by a Kia Forte in the 6500 block 66th Street North Sunday.
This crash happened before 12:30 a.m. when the Kia Forte driver struck the front of the bicycle, according to ABC Action News.
The driver remained at the scene and will not be facing charges or citations at this time.
TAMPA, FL – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper and two drivers were unharmed following a three-vehicle collision in the Temple Terrace neighborhood Saturday.
This crash happened before 1 p.m. at the North 56th Street and East Fowler Avenue intersection, ABC Action News revealed.
The collision unfolded when a driver of a red Toyota RAV4 made a right turn from North 56th onto Fowler and went in front of the trooper’s vehicle, resulting in the two colliding. The trooper hit the front left side of the Toyota, and the impact led the patrol car to ram into a red Hyundai Sonata.
BRANDON, FL – A collision with reported injuries is currently blocking the eastbound West Brandon Boulevard and Lakewood Drive intersection in the Towne Estate area, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers were just made aware of this crash and have not arrived at the scene yet. They will examine the details that led to this collision and will provide more information should it become available.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered unspecified wounds after they were struck by a driver who then fled the scene in the Greater Carrollwood neighborhood Friday.
This collision took place before 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Turner Road and Arbor Hills Road junction. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has not said what led to this crash nor provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle.
Additional details will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.
NEAR PLANT CITY, FL – A 44-year-old road ranger sustained minor injuries when his vehicle was rear-ended by a 24-year-old driver who was allegedly impaired Friday.
The collision happened around 1:45 p.m. on I-4, according to Bay News 9, when a 24-year-old man proceeded to drive through westbound lanes, which were closed due to a previous collision.
Deputies said they arrived to find the 24-year-old man, Vladislav Viktor Sushchik, walking away from the collision site.
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision along the Orange Hill cemetery that led at least one person to suffer injuries Thursday.
After 6 p.m., deputies responded to the East Chelsea Street and North 50th Street junction. They are investigating the specifics of what led to this collision and have not disclosed the kind of people and vehicles involved and specified the type of injuries sustained.
More details will be provided as they become available.
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