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.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 36-year-old woman suffered critical, life-threatening injuries after she crossed an intersection and was struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday.
Fox 13 News indicated this incident occurred at 2 a.m. at South Dr. MLK Jr. Street and 22nd Avenue South in the Cromwell Heights neighborhood.
St. Petersburg Police confirmed that the suspect was operating a dark-colored Kia Forte, which sustained significant damage.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – A driver of a Ford Escape caused a crash when he failed to stop at a New Port Richey junction before fleeing the scene Sunday.
This collision was reported before 12:30 p.m. at the De Cubellis Road & Ridge Road intersection, along the Village Oaks Shopping Center, ABC Action News revealed.
The Ford truck driver continued traveling north on De Cubellis after hitting the Nissan Altima. The Nissan motorist, a 66-year-old man, escaped sustained wounds. The suspect, who was described as having a cast on his left arm and a cobra tattoo on his right leg, then failed to negotiate a curve. As a result, his car rolled over several times, and he fled the scene on foot after it came to rest.
WIMAUMA, FL – Three men were hurt, and a Dodge Charger driver lost his life when he crashed into a pickup truck after declining to stop at a stop sign Saturday.
ABC Action News said the Dodge Charger motorist — a 30-year-old man — drove north on 7th Street when he crashed into the eastbound Ford F-150 pickup truck.
The 30-year-old man was ejected from his car, and both vehicles rotated and came to rest on the shoulder.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police confirmed that at least one person suffered injuries in a collision in the Granada neighborhood Friday.
Police arrived at the scene — the Bay Road and Brown Avenue junction — after 3:30 p.m. They are investigating the exact details of this collision and have not disclosed other information at this time.
BRANDON, FL – Hillsborough County deputies revealed that at least one person suffered injuries in a collision in the Providence Lakes area Friday.
This crash happened at the Providence Road and Providence Lakes Boulevard junction. Deputies were called to the scene before 1:30 p.m.
The exact details of this collision have not been made immediately clear. More information will be provided should they come to light.
BARTOW, FL – A driver of a Chevy Trax tried to turn left at an intersection and struck a cyclist, who succumbed to fatal injuries Wednesday.
This collision occurred before 6:30 a.m. at the North Broadway Avenue and State Route 60 junction, WTSP reported. The cyclist was only identified as a 51-year-old woman.
The Chevy driver, an unidentified 65-year-old woman, was unharmed.
TAMPA, FL – A southbound lane at the East Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and I-275 junction is blocked due to a collision reported after 6:40 p.m. Thursday.
Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene at approximately 7:17 p.m. and are still on site. They are examining the circumstances of this crash and have not disclosed any other information at this time.
Our newsroom will continue to look out for pending details and update this news blog accordingly.
NORTH SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police are investigating a crash at 18th Street and Gillespie Avenue that injured at least one person Thursday.
Police arrived at the scene after 4:30 p.m. It is not immediately clear what led to this collision, how many vehicles and people were involved, or if anyone was injured. More information will be provided should it become available.
RIVERVIEW, FL – A 50-year-old man died after his Toyota SUV was struck by a Land Rover SUV motorist who failed to negotiate a curve on an I-75 off-ramp Thursday.
This collision took place around 11:40 a.m., just before State Road 60, according to ABC Action News. The impact of the crash led the Toyota SUV to overturn, which ejected the 50-year-old man. Both vehicles made their way into a grassy shoulder before coming to rest in the northbound lanes on the highway.
First responders rushed the man to a hospital, where he later died. The Land Rover driver, a 56-year-old woman, was unharmed.
DOWNTOWN TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash reported at the West Fortune Street and North Wc Macinnes Place junction Wednesday.
They arrived at the scene a few minutes ago. At this time, they do not have any information on what led to this crash or information on the suspect and their vehicle.
Our newsroom will be sure to issue updates as we come to learn more.
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