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.
SARASOTA, FL – Police are investigating a collision near Sarasota Jungle Gardens that injured at least one person Thursday.
Before 4 p.m., Police were summoned to the North Tamiami Trail and Myrtle Street junction. They have not indicated the events that led to this crash or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved.
Updates will be provided when more details come to light.
BRANDON, FL – At least one person suffered unspecified wounds in a crash at the Brandon Main Street and South Lakewood Drive junction Thursday.
Hillsborough County deputies received this call moments ago and have not been able to provide additional details at this time.
Updates will be posted as new information surfaces.
EAST TAMPA, FL – A woman was walking with a shopping cart when she was struck by a pickup truck driver who then fled the scene and left her fatally injured Monday.
This collision happened after 9 p.m. at the northbound Lucy Avenue and Maydell Drive intersection, according to WTSP.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office believes the suspect was driving a charcoal gray Dodge Ram of a model year ranging from 2002 to 2005.
RIVERVIEW, FL – No one sustained injuries in a collision reported at the Symmes Road and Eagle Hill Drive junction Wednesday afternoon.
The Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. They have not released information regarding the cause of this crash or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved.
Updates will be posted should they become available.
TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Police Department has released more details regarding the collision that claimed a man’s life outside Carrabba’s Italian Grill Tuesday.
The restaurant is located at 700 North Dale Mabry Highway. This collision happened after 9:30 p.m. Tampa Police told WTSP that the DUI driver had struck a man who slept outside the restaurant.
The man suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Tampa Police also said prior to running over the man, the impaired motorist, identified as 30-year-old Angel Manuel Molina, sped down the southbound lanes, changed lines, and then hit a power pole.
TAMPA, FL – A man died from his injuries in a collision caused by a 30-year-old man who was charged with DUI manslaughter Tuesday.
This crash happened before 9:45 p.m. in front of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, located at 700 North Dale Mabry Highway, WFLA reported.
It is unclear if the man who died operated a different vehicle, was a passenger inside the 30-year-old man’s car, or was a pedestrian.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision reported before 4 p.m. Tuesday north of the Tampa International Airport.
Troopers arrived at the scene — the North Dale Mabry Highway and West Idlewild Avenue — at 4:15 p.m.
Officials have not yet indicated the events that led up to this crash or said if anyone was injured.
SARASOTA, FL – Police were dispatched to a crash before 2 p.m. Tuesday north of Arlington Park Sarasota.
Police said this collision happened at the South Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street junction.
No further information has been provided at this time.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a crash in the Brandon Traces district that was reported before 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Hillsborough County deputies have not indicated the events that led to this collision or revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved.
Updates will be posted as more details come to light.
LITHIA, FL – A Florida Highway Patrol sustained injuries after he crashed his car into a ditch and tree while pursuing a speeding driver Friday.
The events of the collision first unfolded before 5:30 p.m. near Balm Boyette Road and Boyette Road, WTSP revealed. The speeding driver, operating a Volkswagen Jetta, ignored the trooper’s signal to pull over and kept driving.
When the trooper and motorist reached Hobson Simmons Road, that’s when the trooper crashed into the ditch and tree and then lost track of the Volkswagen driver.
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