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 – Sarasota Police were dispatched to a collision on the 2089 block of Hawthorne Street in the Arlington Park area Monday afternoon.
Police arrived at the scene before 4:30 p.m. and have not specified the events leading up to the crash, listed the kind of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone was hurt.
Updates will be provided should they become available.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 68-year-old man lost his life after he was struck by a GMC C5500 pickup truck while crossing U.S. Highway 19 after 9 p.m. Friday.
ABC Action News didn’t specify why the pedestrian was trying to cross, only stating he “walked into the path of the truck,” which led the driver of the truck — a 33-year-old man from Clearwater — to strike the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene.
TAMPA, FL – A man walking across West Gandy Boulevard lost his life after he was hit by a motorist operating a black 2009 Honda Civic Saturday.
This collision happened before 1:15 a.m. ABC Action News said that for reasons unclear, the man got out of his vehicle before trying to cross the 5100 block of West Gandy.
After arriving, first responders conducted life-saving measures. However, despite their best efforts, the unidentified man succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.
To improve safety and traffic flow, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is moving the medians between 30th Avenue North and 94th Avenue North in St. Petersburg.
However, some drivers are skeptical about those modifications.
There are new concrete medians being put up all the way down 4th Street.
Turns that were previously possible are now blocked by some of the newly installed medians. Because the spaces between the lanes and barriers on other medians are yet to be completed, currently there is not enough space to turn left.
According to FDOT authorities, the main goal of the project is to increase safety. According to reports, 4th Street between 30th Avenue North and 94th Avenue North saw 1,501 collisions with nine fatalities between 2014 and 2018.
Crash frequency can be decreased by lowering the number of median openings, which is what FDOT hopes to achieve.
FDOT claims that paving will enhance the medians’ existing state. The gaps will be filled in once completed.
It is anticipated that the road improvements will be completed by summer 2024.
Florida is ranked second out of the top five states in the nation for the most road construction site fatalities, according to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. Collisions involving big machinery or other vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries even in cases where no one is killed.
Roadway construction accidents are frequently caused by drivers’ carelessness or irresponsibility. When distracted, aggressive, or intoxicated drivers speed beyond the posted limit, disregard traffic signals or signs, or improperly merge, they run the risk of causing serious injury or even death.
Certain road construction accidents may also be caused by worker negligence. Employers may neglect to provide personnel with the necessary safety gear or training, which raises the possibility of mishaps for everyone surrounding the job site. Like this, workers may misuse equipment or disregard safety procedures, putting pedestrians, other drivers, and themselves in danger.
Sadly, not every person involved in a road construction accident makes it out alive. In cases where an individual passes away due to the carelessness of another, grieving family members might be able to file a wrongful death action against the party responsible for the death.
Family members may pursue monetary damages in a wrongful death action to cover costs associated with the victim’s funeral and burial, pre-death medical bills, lost wages, and loss of companionship. While this compensation will not bring the deceased back to life, it will help to alleviate the financial burden of the loss and provide closure for bereaved family members.
Make sure that you do not miss the deadline to file a claim
The statute of limitations, which is a stringent deadline, usually applies to civil claims for compensation in Florida. You have two years from the date of the accident to initiate a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a responsible party. You might not be able to get compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one if you miss this deadline.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a hit-and-run collision on I-275 North at mile marker 25 Friday night.
Troopers are arriving at the scene. They have not disclosed how many automobiles and occupants were involved, specified any sustained injuries, revealed the circumstances leading up to this crash, or provided a description of the suspect and their vehicle.
Additional information will be posted should it become available.
SARASOTA, FL – Police are investigating a crash reported along the Sarasota Fairgrounds that led at least one person to sustain injuries Friday.
At around 6:16 p.m., police were summoned to the Fruitville Road and North Brink Avenue junction. They have not indicated the events leading up to this crash or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved.
Additional details will be provided when our newsroom comes to learn more.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported after 5 p.m. Friday in the University district.
Hillsborough County deputies said this crash happened at the North Nebraska Avenue and East Fletcher Avenue intersection.
It is not immediately clear what brought about this collision. In addition, officials have not specified how many people and vehicles were involved or specified what kind of injuries were sustained.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol said one lane is blocked on the Howard Franklin Bridge due to a crash reported before 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Troopers have just arrived at the scene and have not yet indicated the events that led up to the crash specified the kinds of vehicles and people involved, said if anyone was injured, or revealed how long the lane closure will last.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota police are investigating a collision next to the Bobby Jones Golf Club that led at least one person to suffer injuries Thursday.
Police responded to Amherst Avenue and Delta Street before 1 p.m. The sequence of events leading up to this crash have not been disclosed. Officials have also not revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved, or specified the severity of wounds sustained.
Our newsroom will be sure to share more details should they become available.
BALM, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash west of the University Of Florida-Gulf Coast Research And Education Center Thursday.
Before 5:30 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a collision at the Carlton Lake Road and County Road 672 junction. They are investigating the specifics of this crash and have not yet revealed the type of occupants and vehicles involved or listed any citations or pending charges.
Additional information will be added to this news blog should it emerge.
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