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.
BARDMOOR, FL – According to WTSP, a collision blocked traffic at Longwood Drive and Bryan Dairy Road on Friday.
It is unclear when the accident took place, but crews expect to have the area cleared by 9 p.m.
This article will be updated if additional details become available.
LARGO, FL – A 6-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision at the Walmart on Roosevelt Boulevard on May 8 was released from the hospital on Wednesday, according to WFLA.
Lauren Howells was allegedly driving when she hit Cristiane Souza de Oliveira and her six-year-old child as they were exiting the Walmart around 9 p.m. She then reportedly collided with other vehicles as she fled the scene.
First responders transported the child to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The mother was hospitalized with serious injuries.
AUBURNDALE, FL – According to ABC Action News, a driver fatally collided with a motorcyclist at Magnolia Avenue and McKean Street on Saturday.
A sedan driver and the motorcyclist were heading west on Magnolia Avenue when they crashed near McKean Street around 12:41 a.m.
The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike during the wreck.
CLEARWATER, FL – Jeff Knight has pleaded not guilty in the deadly boating accident that killed one man and injured 10 others near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway on April 17, according to FOX 13.
Jeff Knight was operating a boat when he collided with the Clearwater Ferry around 8:30 p.m. The ferry was carrying 45 passengers.
Ten people aboard the ferry were injured, and one man, Jose Castro, died in the collision.
VENICE, FL – According to WFLA, a motorcyclist died following a two-vehicle collision on Englewood Road near Circlewood Drive on Friday.
A 60-year-old man was riding a Harley-Davidson north on Englewood Road when he tried to go around traffic by entering the left turn lane, and he slammed into the back of a pickup truck towing a trailer.
The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike in the collision.
PINELLAS PARK, FL – According to WTSP, a driver collided with a pedestrian near eastbound Ulmerton Road and southbound 49th Street on Tuesday.
First responders transported the victim to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Following the collision, the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A driver struck and injured a motorcyclist on the 11800 block of US 19 North on Thursday, according to ABC Action News.
First responders transported the motorcyclist to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Following the collision, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
LAKE WALES, FL – According to FOX 13, one person was hurt in a wrong-way collision on Florida 60 near Story Road on Tuesday morning.
A 58-year-old man was driving a Ford Escape west on Florida 60 when he strayed into the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with a 25-year-old driving a Jeep Wrangler around 5 a.m.
First responders transported the Esdcape driver to an area hospital with critical injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
CLEARWATER, FL – Authorities have charged a man for leaving the scene after he rammed into the Clearwater Ferry near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway on April 17, according to FOX 13.
Jeffry Knight, 62, was driving a boat when he collided with the Clearwater Ferry. The ferry was occupied by 45 people. Several people were injured, and one man, Jose Castro, died.
Following the collision, Knight allegedly fled the scene in his boat. He told investigators he left the scene because his boat was taking on water. Passengers on Knight’s boat informed authorities that Knight attempted to prevent them from calling 911.
VENICE, FL – According to WTSP, a man drowned at Venice Beach near 101 The Esplanade South on Saturday morning.
Wesley Wilcox, 47, was seen by witnesses placing a bag down on the sand before walking into the water around 11 a.m. He was next seen face down near the shoreline.
First responders performed lifesaving measures on Wilcos before pronouncing him dead at the scene.
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