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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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Two right lanes on I-275 South at mile marker 28 are blocked due to an injury collision that happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene before 5 p.m. 

No other information has been released. 

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were on the scene of a collision that happened at the S Osprey Avenue and Oak Street intersection Wednesday. 

Police arrived at the crash site after 5:30 p.m. They have not said how many vehicles and people were involved, indicated if anyone was hurt, said what the contributing factors were, and other details. 

Additional details will be posted should they become available. 

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TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision near University of South Florida Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. They are investigating the details of this crash and have not specified whether the sustained injuries were minor or major, revealed how the collision came about, or said how many vehicles and people were involved. 

Our newsroom will post additional information as it becomes available. 

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TAMPA, FL – One lane is blocked at the East Hillsborough Avenue and North 56th Street intersection due to an injury collision that took place before 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. 

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. Troopers have yet to indicate how many people and vehicles were involved, specify the severity of injuries, or include details for what brought on this collision. 

Updates will be posted as they become available. 

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EAST TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police are investigating a collision in the College Hills neighborhood that happened before 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. 

This crash was reported on the 2709 block of East 25th Avenue. 

Officials have not disclosed the contributing factors, the number of people and vehicles, or said if anyone was hurt. 

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota County deputies are on the scene of a collision that happened in Gulf Gate Estates before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

The crash occurred on the 2212 block of Gulf Gate Drive. Deputies have not yet said how many people and vehicles there were, indicated if anyone was hurt, and listed the contributing factors of this crash. 

Additional information will be posted as it is made available. 

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol were called to a report of a hit-and-run crash outside a Walmart Supercenter on the 1505 block of North Dale Mabry Highway Monday. 

Troopers were made aware of the collision before 5:45 p.m. and arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. They have not indicated the exact details of the crash or said if injuries were sustained. 

Our newsroom will be sure to provide more information as it becomes available. 

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TAMPA, FL – A driver of a black Ford F-150 struck a Tampa Police officer on West Busch Boulevard Saturday, sending him to the hospital. 

The officer was responding to a report involving a person sleeping on the railroad tracks when he was struck by the pickup truck, according to ABC Action News. The force of the collision caused the officer to be dragged 75 feet. 

First responders took an officer to a hospital for treatment of serious, non-life-threatening injuries. 

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TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 42-year-old man was sent to the hospital after getting struck by a silver Chevy Impala on the 39016 block of northbound U.S. Highway. 

This wreck occurred before 3:45 a.m. Saturday, according to ABC Action News. The passenger side of the Impala struck Issam Hatimi, leading him to be thrown before coming to rest along the eastern guardrail. He was rushed to Bayonet Point Hospital, where his condition remains unclear. 

The driver cooperated with investigators, and it is unclear if the person will be charged at this time. 

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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – At least one lane is blocked on the 102nd Avenue North and Hodson Place intersection in Largo following an injury crash Friday. 

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene after 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the crash site before 6 p.m. 

Troopers have yet to disclose the exact details of this collision or say how many people and vehicles were involved. 

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