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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Hillsborough and Charlotte counties have been given individual assistance approval by FEMA, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Renters and homeowners who have suffered losses may apply for financial aid, short-term housing, basic home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses.

A disaster recovery center is being established by the Hillsborough County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to help locals whose property was damaged.

Untitled-design-81-200x300When requesting FEMA disaster assistance, the Florida Division of Emergency Management advises:

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that injuries were sustained in a collision on I-275 North at mile marker 39 Thursday evening. 

Troopers were made aware of this crash before 5:50 p.m. and arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. A few lanes were blocked. However, the scene has cleared, and all lanes have reopened. 

The exact details of this collision were not disclosed. More information will be posted should it become available. 

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ENGLEWOOD, FL – Sarasota County fire crews are investigating a crash with injuries at the South Indiana Avenue and West Langsner Street intersection Thursday. 

First responders arrived at the scene before 6:30 p.m. At least one person sustained wounds. No further information is available at this time. Still updates will be provided should they become available. 

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County deputies shut down the I-4 eastbound on-ramp due to an injury crash reported before 6 p.m. Thursday. 

This collision took place along the North U.S. Highway 301 in the East Lake-Orient Park district. 

Officials have not disclosed how the collision occurred, listed how many people and vehicles were involved, or if the wounds were minor or major. 

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TAMPA, FL – A few eastbound lanes on the Selmon Expressway along West Bay to Bay Boulevard are blocked due to an injury crash that occurred before 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. 

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the collision site before 4 p.m. The extent of the sustained wounds and contributing factors have not been made available. Officials have not yet said how many people and vehicles were involved. 

Crews are working to clear the scene and have not yet said when all lanes will reopen. 

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SARASOTA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision at 46th Street and North Tamiami Trail near the North Water Tower Park Wednesday. 

Sarasota Police arrived at the scene at 5:34 p.m. The extent of sustained injuries and the details leading up to this collision are unknown. 

Other details will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more. 

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TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies confirmed that at least one person suffered unspecified injuries in a collision reported in the Greater Carrollwood area Wednesday. 

This collision occurred at the North Hubert Avenue and Gunn Highway junction before 6 p.m. Officials are investigating the exact cause of this collision and have not provided word on the number of automobiles and occupants or said how many people were injured and if the wounds were minor or major. 

Our newsroom will be sure to provide additional information as it becomes known. 

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were dispatched to a collision on the 1155 block of Gulfstream Avenue near Bayfront Park before 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. 

Police are on the scene and have not indicated other information at this time. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. 

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TAMPA, FL – A crash at the West Hillsborough Avenue and George Road junction near the Tampa International Airport left at least one person injured Tuesday. 

Hillsborough County deputies responded to the scene at 7 p.m. 

Deputies are investigating the details of this collision and have not provided more information at this time. 

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TAMPA, FL – A man lost his life when he crashed his car into a wall on the 4900 block of Bayshore Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

NBC-2 indicated that no other vehicles were involved, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Tampa Police are investigating the details of this crash and have not provided other details at this time. 

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