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.
ST. PETE BEACH, FL – Three people sustained minor wounds and were transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle collision Sunday.
WFLA said this crash took place at the Blinds Pass Road and 75th Avenue junction, which is west of Colonel Micheal J. Horan Park.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation but has not commented on the events leading up to the crash.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – When a driver of a Ford F-150 turned left, he collided with a Ford Mustang, leading his pickup truck to roll over, claiming his passenger’s life Monday.
According to FOX 13 News, this crash happened before 10 a.m. when the Ford F-150 driver, a 43-year-old man, turned to turn left into the Raceway gas station parking lot on Gandy Boulevard and crashed into the Mustang.
The impact led the Ford F-150 passenger, a 58-year-old man from St. Petersburg, to succumb to fatal wounds, while both drivers were able to walk away from the collision unscathed.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A man kite-surfing lost control of his board due to windy conditions, leading him to crash into a pier and sustaining life-threatening injuries Friday.
St. Petersburg fire crews arrived at the scene around 11:15 a.m., according to WTSP. The 38-year-old man, who was not identified, is recovering at Orlando Health Bayfront.
TAMPA, FL – A passenger of a golf cart is at a hospital recovering from critical, life-threatening wounds after they were hit by a vehicle Tuesday.
According to FOX 13 News, this crash took place around 8 p.m. at the South Malijo Avenue and West Barcelona Street junction.
Police closed the intersection at the time of reporting and asked travelers to use different routes.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run collision reported in the Palm River-Clair area Wednesday.
Deputies arrived at the crash site — the River Bay Drive and River Point Drive junction — before 5:30 p.m. It is not immediately clear what caused this crash and if anyone was injured.
In addition, officials did not provide a description of the suspect or their vehicle.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 60-year-old man was thrown from his Sea-Doo personal watercraft and died after he crashed into a sandbar Saturday.
This jet ski collision happened near Caladesi Island near the Dunedin Causeway, according to ABC Action News. First responders took the man — Gary Nolan — to a hospital for treatment of face lacerations, where he was later declared deceased.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office started an investigation and confirmed that impairment did not play a role in this crash.
DOVER, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported at the Bogaert Road and East Wheeler Road junction Monday.
Deputies arrived at the scene before 6:30 p.m. They launched an investigation but have not released a description of the suspect or the at-fault vehicle. No information regarding the the events leading up to this crash have been provided.
GIBSONTON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash in the U.S. Highway 41 and Palm Avenue junction that injured at least one person Friday.
Deputies arrived at the scene before 7:30 p.m.
No additional information, including whether anyone was taken to a hospital and the cause of Friday’s crash, has been provided.
BRANDON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision at East Robertson Street and Margaret Street that injured at least one person Thursday.
Deputies arrived at the scene before 6:30 p.m. Officials have not commented on the exact cause of this crash or specified the number and kind of vehicles involved.
Updates will be provided should they become available.
One of the main complaints from drivers in Tampa Bay this time of year is that traffic is getting worse as the weather gets warmer and more people appear to be out and about.
It is especially brutal around spring break, and some days in Tampa Bay feel like rush hour never ends.
Officials from the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) report that in comparison to the same period last year, there were 300,000 more toll transactions on the Selmon Expressway in January and February.
These numbers do not even reflect the busier months of March and April.
THEA officials claim that the volume of traffic has not only changed, but the times of traffic have changed, too.
Events in downtown Tampa are bringing higher volumes of traffic later in the evenings. Seasonal residents are also back in town as well as tourists, which also add more drivers to the roads.
Officials say traffic patterns on the Selmon Expressway can be similarly seen throughout the Bay Area, from U.S. 19 in Pinellas County to Interstate 4 in east Polk County.
THEA does have projects underway to help alleviate some of this congestion. The goal is to get to the point where traffic does not fall below 40-50 mph even with more drivers on the road.
With the weather heating up and vacations in full swing, Tampa is a hot spot for fun events and tourists alike. People are out and about more than usual, which means more cars on the roads (more traffic). Do not let your good times be ruined by a car accident. Here are some tips for navigating heavy traffic:
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