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 – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision at the Providence Lakes Boulevard and Annapolis Way junction Monday.
Hillsborough County deputies are currently at the scene of this crash. They have launched an investigation and have not provided additional information at this time.
PLANT CITY, FL – A 31-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life after he collided with a pickup truck at SR-60 and Turkey Creek Road Friday.
WFLA said this collision happened before 6:30 p.m. when the pickup truck driver made a left-turn onto SR-60. The pickup truck driver — a 64-year-old man — was unharmed, while the motorcyclist, a Mulberry resident, died at the scene.
Troopers did not say if intoxication, distracted driving, reduced visibility, or other factors contributed to this crash.
TAMPA, FL – A 23-year-old man driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck was said to have traveled at a high rate and was impaired when he hit a male pedestrian, leading to his death.
This collision happened before 3 a.m. Monday on East Adamo Drive, according to FOX 13 News. Tampa Police said first responders rushed the pedestrian — 24-year-old Pannel Datilus — to a hospital, where he later died.
Police arrested the driver — Micahl Scott — for DUI.
SARASOTA, FL – Police were dispatched to a crash at Siesta Drive and South Tamiami Trail in the Granada area that led at least one person to sustain injuries Friday.
Police arrived at the scene after 3:30 p.m. They are working to learn more about the events leading up to this crash and have not revealed pending charges or specified other information about this collision, including the types of people and vehicles involved.
Still, updates will be posted in an updated news article as more details get confirmed.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustains injuries in a collision reported before 5 p.m. Friday in the Del Rio neighborhood.
This crash happened at the East Sligh Avenue and Harney Road junction. The Hillsborough County deputies have launched an investigation and have not provided more information at this time.
CLEARWATER, FL – One person suffered critical, life-threatening injuries, and one occupant sustained non-life-threatening wounds in a crash on U.S. 19 South Friday.
This collision happened near Seville Boulevard. Police initially told ABC Action News that the person who was in critical condition had passed away. However, they later confirmed this was not the case.
Police launched an investigation to determine the contributing factors and have not released other information at this time.
NORTH SARASOTA, FL – Police are investigating a crash at the Gillespie Avenue and 21st Street junction that led to sustained injuries.
Police arrived at the scene after 4 p.m. Thursday.
It is not immediately clear if speed, distracted driving, a medical episode, or other factors played a role in this collision. Police have not said if the injured occupants needed to be taken to a hospital.
BRANDON, FL – Passengers were unharmed after they were struck by a driver in the 950 block of West Brandon Boulevard, who then fled the scene Thursday.
The Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 2 p.m.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
TAMPA, FL – One lane is blocked at the East Hillsborough Avenue and North 56th Street junction due to a collision that led at least one person to sustain injuries Thursday.
After 1:30 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to the scene and arrived at the crash site after 2 p.m.
Troopers have not revealed the circumstances leading up to this collision, specified the severity of wounds sustained, or listed the kind of people and vehicles involved.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported Wednesday evening at the Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Lake Forest Drive junction.
The Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene at 5 p.m. They are investigating the events that led to this crash and have not indicated the kind of people and vehicles involved or specified the type of wounds sustained.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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