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 – First responders were called to the scene of a collision between a red car and a semi-truck on Fruitville Road East Friday.
The collision happened after Sarasota Center Boulevard and prompted emergency crews to shut down all of the eastbound lanes and close one westbound lane, according to My Sun Coast.
During the closures, drivers were asked to use Clark Road as an alternative route as delays continued to ensue in both directions.
RUSKIN, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal crash that involved a driver crashing into a Ruskin home Sunday.
The fatal crash happened around 8:15 p.m. off Shell Point Road West and 32nd Street Northwest and killed four occupants inside the vehicle, according to ABC Action News.
Deputies later identified the victims as Shannon and James Janus and Cynthia and Richard Wilson. No criminal activity was seen as a factor in Sunday’s deadly collision.
SOUTH TAMPA, FL – A driver who was suspected of DUI was arrested after causing a pedestrian crash in South Tampa on Memorial Day.
According to WFLA, the crash occurred before 3 a.m. at South Howard Avenue at West Azeele Street, which is in the South Howard neighborhood. Preliminary details suggest the driver, for reasons unclear, swerved and then struck a pedestrian behind their car.
Tampa police arrested the driver, and EMS crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The pedestrian has been listed in stable condition.
NORTHEAST TAMPA, FL – A 22-year-old woman, a 3-year-old boy, and a five-year-old boy were left in serious condition after a crash on I-75 that happened on Memorial Day.
Florida Highway Patrol told ABC Action News that the young woman, who drove a Toyota Camry car, failed to negotiate a curve while driving on the East Fowler Avenue off-ramp. She had lost control of her car while trying to go into northbound I-75 and crashed off the road.
The woman and the two boys with her, her sons, were thrown from their overturned vehicle.
SARASOTA, FL – A 35-year-old man was killed in a serious motorcycle crash that happened south of Sarasota Christian School in Fruitville Wednesday.
According to new details from My SunCoast, the events unfolded just before 6:30 p.m. when the 35-year-old man had lost control of his motorcycle while traveling on Turtle Creek Lane. He went into the median and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old woman, a local.
The man was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
SARASOTA, FL – At least one person lost their life after a collision on Honore Road in the Fruitvale neighborhood south of Bahia Vista Street Tuesday.
According to My SunCoast, the fatal crash seemed to have involved either a bicycle or motorcycle, which was seen blocking the road. At least one fire engine truck and three Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office vehicles responded to the scene. First responders shut down the area and encouraged drivers to seek alternative routes during the clean-up process and investigation.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the events that led to the fatal crash. At this time, officials have not released the victim’s name or said whether any person involved would face criminal charges.
TAMPA, FL – A 23-year-old man died early Wednesday, May 21, following a northeast Tampa collision involving a parked semi-truck, according to WFLA.
The fatal collision occurred on a stretch of U.S. Highway 301 at Valletta Drive, prompting an emergency response from the Florida Highway Patrol at about 1:12 a.m.
Officials say the 23-year-old man, a local resident, was driving a BMW 328i southbound on the highway. At one point, the car collided with a semi that was parked in a private driveway near Gulf Coast Thermo King.
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – One person lost their life following a chain-reaction collision Friday afternoon, May 16, near Wesley Chapel, according to WFTS Tampa Bay.
Florida Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 75 near milepost 277. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at around 3:15 p.m.
A preliminary investigation shows a 69-year-old Longboat Key man likely experienced some kind of medical emergency while driving a Tesla Model S southbound.
SOUTH TAMPA, FL – EMS crews rushed a man to a hospital after he was hit by a car while running across the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Lois Avenue Sunday.
The male pedestrian is recovering from life-threatening injuries, according to ABC Action News.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with Tampa police.
EAST TAMPA, FL – A car crashed into a utility pole, causing it to overturn and leaving 313 people without power on Friday.
The rollover collision took place around 2:15 a.m. at the westbound Hillsborough Avenue and 36th Street intersection, WFLA reports. Images from the source showed a damaged pole and downed power lines.
TECO Energy was able to restore the power around 6:30 a.m.
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