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.
BRANDON, FL – A collision at the SR-60 and South Moon Avenue intersection has led at least one person to sustain injuries and is blocking an eastbound turning lane.
Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene of this crash before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers have not revealed when the collision will be cleared, indicated the events leading up to this incident, or specified the type of people and vehicles involved.
Our newsroom will post more details as it becomes available.
SARASOTA, FL – A driver of a vehicle was traveling north on 14th Street West went over a raised curb and hit a cyclist, leading the cyclist to suffer fatal injuries Wednesday.
This collision happened before 9 p.m. Prior to hitting the cyclist, the motorist struck a utility pole, according to ABC Action News. The cyclist, who was only identified as a 33-year-old adult, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials also confirmed that after the initial crash, the debris from this wreck had struck a pedestrian. The unidentified person was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor wounds.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – A driver crashed their car into a tree after swerving to avoid hitting other automobiles amid standstill traffic, resulting in the death of their passenger.
This single-vehicle collision happened before 6:45 p.m. Sunday on I-75 South near mile marker 194, according to the Herald-Tribune.
The passenger succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene, while the driver was hospitalized for serious wounds.
LARGO, FL – A 33-year-old man who ran a red light at an intersection and struck another vehicle that claimed the lives of two people has been arrested this week.
FOX 13 News indicated that the collision happened on East Bay Drive on Sunday, Jan. 28 when the 33-year-old man — Llia Andoni — went 92 mph in a 45 mph zone when he hit the other vehicle. The occupants of that automobile succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene. The victims were identified as 22-year-old Ariadna Sanchez Monroy and 26-year-old Paulino Trego-Menoza.
Authorities have charged Andoni with “two counts of vehicular homicide.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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