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.
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BRANDON, FL – No one was injured in a collision that happened at the West Brandon Boulevard and North Moon Avenue junction Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to the scene before 3:15 p.m. It is not exactly clear what led to this collision and what kinds of vehicles and people were involved.
This news blog will be updated accordingly as details become available.
SARASOTA, FL – First responders took a child to a hospital after extricating them and an adult from their vehicle after it crashed in the Gulf Gate Estates suburb Sunday.
This incident happened before 3 p.m. at the South Beneva Road and Meridale Road intersection, according to My SunCoast.
The exact details leading up to this crash remain unclear. More information will be provided should they become available.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A Toyota Corolla and a Mazda sedan collided, resulting in one of them striking a man and woman, leading them to die from their injuries Saturday.
This fatal wreck happened before 2:30 p.m. at the 4th Street North and 72nd Avenue North junction in the Fossil Park district, WTSP indicated in a report.
It is unclear which vehicle struck the man and woman, one of whom rode a bicycle.
TAMPA, FL – Wet road conditions led a driver of a Pasco County Fire Rescue ambulance to hydroplane on I-275 North and ram into a concrete wall Sunday.
The single-vehicle collision happened before 4:45 p.m. north of Fletcher Avenue. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that the driver was transporting the two patients on board to a Hillsborough County hospital when the crash happened.
The driver and patients were able to escape injuries despite significant damage done to the vehicle.
DOVER, FL – Florida Highway Patrol has blocked a left lane on I-4 West due to a vehicle fire reported after 5:11 p.m. Monday.
Troopers arrived at the scene at 5:43 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances leading up to this crash and have not provided additional details at this time.
Our newsroom will provide additional details as they become available.
TAMPA, FL – An 86-year-old man walking his bicycle on U.S. Highway 41 passed away after he was struck by an SUV driver who fled the scene Saturday.
This collision happened before 6:45 p.m. south of Honeycrisp Court, according to ABC Action News. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials did not describe the suspect’s SUV or reveal their appearance.
WIMAUMA, FL – A man operating a motorcycle struck a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle, leading him to suffer fatal injuries Saturday.
ABC Action News said this crash happened after 10 p.m. in the area of U.S. 301 and Ayersworth Glen Boulevard when the motorcyclist struck the marked FHP patrol car. Prior to this collision, a Hillsborough County Deputy initiated a traffic stop.
Officials declined to specify why the stop was pursued. They did say that they, along with paramedics, conducted CPR on the motorcyclist. They pursued their best efforts to save the man. Unfortunately, he passed away at the scene.
RIVERVIEW, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision reported on U.S. 301 Highway South near Hackney Drive Friday.
Hillsborough County deputies were just made aware of this collision and have not yet arrived at the scene.
Details about this crash are developing. Updates will be posted as they are made available.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A man who drove a stolen white Mustang now faces more charges after hitting a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and then crashing head-on with an Uber vehicle, killing two people.
The 22-year-old man, Leosvany Arias Roman, faces Grand Theft Motor Vehicle charges, two counts of Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer with Deadly Weapon, felony murder, and vehicular homicide charges, along with others, FOX 13 News reported.
To recap, this collision happened before 11 p.m. Wednesday on I-275 South. Roman had hit an FHP vehicle before fleeing the scene and then hitting a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. New information reports that Roman also had an accomplice with him. The accomplice — 30-year-old Mohammed Ali Pujol — had intentionally tried to hit a deputy with his silver Mercedes sedan. Pujol will also face many felony charges.
TAMPA, FL – A Toyota Corolla passenger, a 41-year-old woman, suffered fatal injuries after her driver turned left and crashed into a Mack dump truck Thursday.
This crash, which was reported before 2 p.m., happened when the Corolla driver — a 19-year-old woman — was going north on Nebraska Avenue and then hit the truck driver going southbound on Nebraska Avenue along Sinclair Hills Road, ABC Action News revealed.
It is unclear if the truck driver, a 46-year-old adult, and the 19-year-old woman were injured, while the 41-year-old woman was sent to a hospital where she later died.
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