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.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota County deputies were called to a collision on the 3301 block of 17th Street east of the Sarasota BMX Track Wednesday.
This crash happened before 5:30 p.m. Deputies have not yet said how many vehicles and people were involved, started if anyone was hurt, and specified the exact cause of this collision.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a crash adjacent to Country Run Park Wednesday.
This collision took place before 5:45 p.m. Deputies are looking into the specific cause of this crash and have also yet to mention the number of occupants and vehicles involved or specify the suffered injuries.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that injuries were sustained in a hit-and-run crash in Oldsmar Tuesday.
Troopers were dispatched to the Eastlake Club Drive and Tampa Road intersection before 4:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene just before 5 p.m.
Officials have not released any information on what caused this crash, nor have they indicated what the suspect looks like or revealed a description of their vehicle.
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a crash adjacent to Arlington Park Sarasota Tuesday.
This collision took place at the Bahia Vista Street and South Tuttle Avenue intersection before 6 p.m.
Police are determining what led to the crash and have not yet revealed the contributing factors of the collision, said how many people and vehicles were involved, or specified the severity of injuries sustained.
TAMPA, FL – A person’s life was claimed after getting struck by a vehicle on southbound Dale Mabry Highway before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
This fatal collision took place between West El Prado Boulevard and West Euclid Avenue, according to WFLA. Both directions on the highway were closed and have reopened. The driver who hit the person remained at the scene. It is uncertain if the motorist will face charges or if they were hurt.
The person who was hit suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
SARASOTA, FL – Police were on the scene of a crash at the Floyd Street and South Tamiami Trail junction along Sarasota Memorial Care Monday.
Police arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. and have not revealed if anyone was hurt, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or specified how the collision came about.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
TAMPA, FL – A hit-and-run collision in the East Lake-Orient Park area led at least one person to suffer injuries Monday.
Hillsborough County deputies are on the scene of the crash – the East Hillsborough Avenue and North 59th Street junction. They have not detailed the specifics of this collision, which includes the number of people and vehicles involved, said if the injuries were minor or major, and indicated the contributing factors.
Our newsroom will post additional details as we come to learn more.
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a white Nissan SUV was thrown from his car and then succumbed to his injuries after it overturned near Rest Haven Memorial Park Friday.
WFLA said this wreck occurred along North 42nd Street. Despite life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials closed down North 42nd Street between Hillsborough Avenue and Comanche Avenue. Although impairment was not listed as a contributing factor, the driver was suspected of driving at a high rate.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Troopers were summoned to a reported hit-and-run collision on southbound I-275 at milepost 21 Friday evening.
They have not said how many people and vehicles were involved, indicated if anyone was injured, and other details regarding the crash.
Additional information will be posted should it become available.
VENICE, FL – Sarasota County deputies were called to a collision with injuries along the Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club before 5:45 p.m. Friday.
They are examining the details of this collision, including the contributing factors of the crash, sustained injuries, and the number of vehicles and people involved.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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