Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties Whittel & Melton, LLC

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.

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RIVERVIEW, FL – Hillsborough County deputies are on the scene of a crash at Causeway Boulevard and South Falkenburg Road that injured at least one person. 

Deputies are investigating the specifics of this collision and have not said if impairment, speed, distracted driving, or other factors were at fault. 

Updates will be provided as they become available. 

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision that happened on the 4714 block of Causeway Boulevard in the Palm River-Clair Mel area Tuesday. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene before 5:30 p.m. They are examining the circumstances of this collision and have not provided more details at this time. 

More information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more. 

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EAST TAMPA, FL – The hit-and-run driver responsible for hitting a cyclist (who succumbed to fatal injuries) last Tuesday, on October 24, in the College Hills neighborhood has turned herself in. 

Tampa Police told FOX 13 News that they arrested 28-year-old Dameisha Tyana Cesar and booked her into the Orient Road Jail on Friday, October 27th. 

Cesar has been charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in death. Her driver’s license was suspended in June of 2013 and then again, a couple of times, in 2015. 

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RUSKIN, FL – A 59-year-old man died after he lost control of his truck and crashed into a ditch off U.S. 41, leading his vehicle to roll over several times Saturday. 

This single-vehicle collision took place near Valroy Road, according to ABC Action News. The Ruskin man was pronounced dead at the scene. It is not immediately clear what led him to lose control of his vehicle. 

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the specifics of this crash and did not disclose any other information at this time. 

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BRANDON, FL – No one was injured in a crash at the South Kings Avenue and Climate Drive junction in the Hickory Lakes Estates neighborhood Monday. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene around 4:12 p.m. They did not reveal the exact cause of this crash nor mention the number of people and vehicles involved. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes known. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A driver cut off a 37-year-old woman on I-275, leading her vehicle to roll over and her suffering serious wounds Monday. 

FOX 13 News said the woman, who operated a Mazda 6, steered left to avoid striking the driver, who cut her off. Her attempt did not work, and she hit a traffic barrier, resulting in her car overturning several times. 

The woman was taken to an area hospital. Her current condition is unknown, and no pending charges were mentioned at this time. 

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WIMAUMA, FL – Five people lost their lives after a Toyota Tacoma driver had traveled west on SR-674, leading to a head-on with two vehicles on Sunday. 

It is not immediately clear why the 29-year-old man (the driver of the Toyota Tacoma) had gone into the opposite lanes, WTSP said. A Chevy Silverado pickup truck was struck first. Then, a Chevy S-10 driver behind the Silverado struck debris from the initial crash and crashed into a ditch after trying to avoid the collision. 

The Chevy S-10 driver and one passenger from the Silverado truck were unharmed, while a 40-year-old occupant from the Silverado was seriously hurt. 

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TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies were called to a crash along Tampa Executive Airport that resulted in at least one person sustaining injuries Friday. 

This collision happened on the southbound lanes of I-75. The exact details of this crash have not been made immediately clear. 

Our newsroom will provide more information as details become available. 

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EAST TAMPA, FL – Police confirmed that it was 57-year-old Darrell Lawson who lost his life when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike

This collision occurred after 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in the area of East 21st Avenue. Lawson succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene despite the life-saving measures conducted on him. 

Police have yet to locate the hit-and-run suspect. Although they do believe the suspect drove a light blue, gray, or silver sedan and was last seen on East 21st Avenue. 

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