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.
TAMPA, FL – A collision has cleared on the eastbound lanes of Courtney Campbell Causeway Wednesday.
Despite the clearance, drivers are experiencing some heavy delays and are only able to get by using only one lane, according to WTSP.
Motorists approaching the area can use the Howard Franklin Bridge or Gandy Bridge to avoid the traffic backup.
VENICE, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision on the 9836 block of Hilltop Drive Wednesday afternoon.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene after 4:30 p.m. They are investigating the specifics of what led to this crash and have not specified the severity of injuries sustained or revealed the amount of occupants and vehicles involved.
More information will be provided as details surface.
BRADENTON, FL – A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a 47-year-old crossing 15th Street East, leading him to succumb to fatal wounds Tuesday.
The Bradenton Herald said this collision occurred after 6 a.m. south of 63rd Avenue East. The unidentified man, a Sarasota resident, was declared dead at the scene.
The motorist was unharmed. Officials shut down 15th Street East to accommodate the investigation and clearance process.
SARASOTA, FL – A 58-year-old man was impaired when he crashed his pickup truck into a home near Phillippi Creek Levee Trail Sunday.
This collision happened at the Bahia Vista Street and South Conrad Avenue junction, and officials were dispatched to the scene around 7:30 a.m., according to My Sun Coast News.
The motorist, who was identified as Timothy Hunter, sustained non-life-threatening wounds and was sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police revealed that at least one person sustained serious wounds in a collision on I-275 North Sunday, according to WFLA.
This crash happened along northbound MLK Jr. Blvd and the southbound I-275 and Hillsborough Avenue junction.
Florida Highway Patrol and police began an investigation but have not released other details at this time.
BRADENTON, FL – A pedestrian lost their life after getting struck by a vehicle along the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Building and G.T Bray Park Monday.
This collision happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 3100 block of 59th Street West, according to ABC Action News.
Officials said the driver remained but did not list any citations or pending charges.
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered wounds in a collision in the East Lake-Orient Park area Monday evening.
Florida Highway Patrol was made aware of this crash at 6:31 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 6:35 p.m.
Troopers are examining the sequence of events that led up to this crash and have not specified the severity of injuries sustained or described the people and vehicles involved in this motor vehicle accident.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were dispatched to a collision in the Rosemary District that led at least one person to sustain injuries Monday evening.
This crash happened at the Boulevard of the Arts and North Tamiami Trail intersection, and police arrived at the scene before 5:15 p.m.
The exact cause of this collision, the kind of people and vehicles involved, as well as the type of injuries sustained have not been revealed.
TAMPA, FL – A 19-year-old teenager stood outside his disabled car on an I-275 shoulder when he was struck by an alleged DUI driver, leading him to fall over a barrier wall.
This collision happened on I-275 North near I-4 on Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol and the Tampa Police Department told WTSP that the driver, suspected of impairment, lost control of his Infiniti sedan during rainy conditions. The motorist, later identified as 23-year-old Dane Jones, struck the unidentified 19-year-old teenager and his car.
After the teen went over the barrier wall, first responders rushed him to a hospital for treatment of serious wounds.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a collision reported in the Kenneth City area before 6:45 p.m. Friday.
Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the 71st Street North, and 54th Avenue North junction at precisely 6:45 p.m. Troopers have blocked off the southbound lane, so drivers in the area may want to consider alternate routes, as they have provided no time estimate as to when the scene could clear.
No developments were reported at this time.
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