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.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were on the scene of a collision that took place in the Bayshore Beautiful district before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
This crash happened at the West Hawthorne Road and S MacDill Avenue intersection, according to police. They have not yet said what the contributing factors of the collision indicated and how many people and vehicles were involved.
Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A collision in the Lealman district resulted in at least one roadblock at the 34th Street N and 56th Avenue North junction and sustained injuries Monday.
Florida Highway Patrol were called to the crash site around 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene at approximately 5:47 p.m.
No other details are available.
TAMPA, FL – No one was injured in a collision that took place on the 7911 block of Woodglen Circle in the Town ‘N’ Country district Monday evening.
Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to the scene before 6:30 p.m. They are investigating the details of this crash and have not provided additional information at this time.
Updates will be posted when they become available.
SOUTH TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a collision at the North West Shore Boulevard and West Kennedy Boulevard junction before 6 p.m. Monday.
Police have not confirmed what brought on this crash or said how many vehicles and people were involved.
Updates will be posted when they become available.
RUSKIN, FL – At least one person suffered injuries following a collision in Ruskin Friday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol revealed.
Troopers were dispatched to the College Avenue East and 24th Street Southeast intersection before 3 p.m. They arrived at the scene at approximately 3:06 p.m.
Officials blocked at least one lane. They have yet to say what led to this crash, indicate how many people and vehicles were involved, or specify the severity of injuries sustained.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol reported injuries in two collisions that happened on two Tampa Bay bridges Friday.
WFLA said the first crash happened at approximately 11:48 a.m. at the Howard Frankland Bridge. It is not exactly clear how many vehicles and people were involved.
The second collision happened on the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. It is unclear what exactly led to this crash. Troopers did, however, indicate that an SUV overturned and landed on its roof, and a sedan sustained some front-end damage. The occupants sustained minor injuries.
SEFFNER, FL – A 22-year-old man was suspected to be under the influence when he drove the wrong way on I-4 in Seffner, causing a five-vehicle wreck with injuries Friday.
This collision happened before 3:45 a.m. when the driver – Arda Sengun – drove east on westbound I-4 and crashed into a Mercedes traveling in the middle lane, according to WFLA.
A driver of a pickup truck braked in an attempt to avoid the initial crash. However, a driver rear-ended the pickup truck driver. The impact led the pickup truck to rotate on the shoulder before hitting a parked tractor-trailer.
RIVERVIEW, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision on the 6720 block of U.S. 301 South in Riverview Thursday.
Troopers were called to the scene at 4:40 p.m. and arrived at approximately two minutes before 5:30 p.m.
No other details were mentioned.
VENICE, FL – Sarasota County deputies were called to a crash at the Jacaranda Boulevard and Indian Hills Boulevard intersection around 4 p.m. Thursday.
They have not indicated the exact cause of this collision, said how many vehicles and people were involved, or if anyone was injured.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
TAMPA, FL – A crash near Keiser University Tampa left at least one person injured Thursday afternoon, Hillsborough deputies revealed.
Deputies were called to the collision site – the West Waters Avenue and Savarese Boulevard intersection. They are examining the details of this crash and have not provided additional information at this time.
Our newsroom will be sure to post additional details as it becomes available.
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