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.
CLEARWATER, FL – A 16-year-old boy riding a scooter was sent to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries after getting hit by a Chevrolet Equinox Monday.
According to ABC Action News, this collision took place after 5:30 p.m. at Seminole Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, adjacent to the Jack Russell Stadium.
First responders took the teenager to Bayfront Health Street for treatment. The Chevrolet driver was unharmed.
PLANT CITY, FL – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck driver who then fled the scene on FL 574 around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.
WTSP said the unidentified pedestrian was sent to a hospital for treatment.
The Chevrolet Silverado driver — 27-year-old Mauro Alfanso Caalmaez of Plant City — returned to the scene two hours later. He was arrested and charged with “leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury and driving with no license.”
TAMPA, FL – A motorcyclist’s life was claimed when he was hit by a Dodge Journey driver who turned left from East Fowler Avenue onto the I-75 on-ramp Sunday.
Florida Highway Patrol told FOX 13 News this collision happened around 8:45 p.m. Troopers said leading up to this incident, the motorcyclist — a 26-year-old man — was traveling east on Fowler in an outside lane, while the Dodge motorist — a 19-year-old woman — was going west on Fowler.
The 19-year-old sustained minor wounds and the 26-year-old man succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.
TAMPA, FL – A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital and later succumbed to fatal injuries after a collision along Tampa International Airport Friday.
Tampa Police responded to the scene — the northbound lanes of the Memorial Highway ramp — before 10 p.m.
No other details were provided at this time.
EAST TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed that a crash on I-4 West at mile marker 1 in Ybor City has cleared Friday.
Troopers are examining the events leading up to this collision and have not provided more information at this time.
Updates will be provided should they become available.
SARASOTA SPRINGS, FL – Sarasota County deputies said that injuries were sustained in a collision that happened at the Bee Ridge Road and Cattleman Road junction Friday.
Deputies arrived at the scene before 5:45 p.m. They are investigating the specifics of this crash and have not shared additional information at this time.
Our newsroom will be sure to provide more details should they become available.
TAMPA, FL – A crash at the Henderson Road and Gunn Way intersection in the Citrus Park neighborhood injured at least one person Friday.
Hillsborough County officials arrived at the scene at 7:24 p.m. They have not indicated details regarding how the collision came about, nor have they listed the number of occupants and vehicles involved.
Updates will be posted when they become available.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol shut down one lane on the 700 block of East Bearss Avenue due to a hit-and-run collision that happened Thursday evening.
Troopers have not yet provided information on the suspect and their vehicle. Updates will be provided as they become available.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota County deputies were called to a crash on the 4725th block of Bee Ridge Road that resulted in one person sustaining injuries Thursday.
Deputies had arrived at the scene before 5:30 p.m. It is unclear what led to this crash.
Updates will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.
TAMPA, FL – Three men sustained minor injuries, and one life was claimed in a collision caused by an alleged impaired driver Wednesday.
WFLA said this crash happened before 7 p.m. on Mariner Boulevard between Quality Drive and County Line Road.
A Ford F-150 pickup truck driver — 38-year-old Reinier Casola Rodgriguez — had not negotiated a curve and struck the center median. His truck stopped after hitting a utility box.
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