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. PETERSBURG, FL – The northbound lanes of I-275 at mile marker 22 are blocked due to an injury crash that happened before 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Florida Highway Patrol is working to learn more about what led to this crash and has not indicated how many people and vehicles were involved or have specified the severity of injuries at this time.
More information will be posted as it becomes known.
RUSKIN, FL – A Hillsborough County deputy was sent to the hospital after getting hit by a male driver who ran a red light and was suspected of being impaired Thursday.
This collision took place before 4 a.m. on College Avenue along U.S. Highway 41, FOX 13 News reported. The driver who ran a red light – 24-year-old Eduardo Casto – operated a Hyundai SUV.
Castro was impaired, having a blood alcohol content level of .124 and .119. He was arrested and charged with driving with a valid driver’s license and driving under the influence with personal damage.
TAMPA, FL – A pickup truck driver fatally struck a cyclist, a man in his 40s, on the 2100 block of West Waters Avenue Thursday.
This fatal wreck took place in the Twin Lakes Lakefront area. WFLA said the cyclist was weaving in and out of traffic when he was unintentionally hit by the pickup truck driver.
The cyclist (whose name was not released) fell from his bike and had CPR conducted on him. However, despite the best efforts of first responders, he succumbed to fatal injuries.
BRADENTON, FL – Sarasota County first responders were called to a collision at the I-75 and FL-64 intersection after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Officials are investigating the exact details of this crash and have not yet said if anyone was hurt or how many people and vehicles there were.
Our newsroom will be sure to post updates as they become available.
TAMPA, FL – The northbound lanes on I-275 are blocked due to an injury crash that happened along Seminole Heights Elementary School around 4 p.m. Wednesday.
This collision took place at mile marker 47, and troopers had arrived at the scene before 4:30 p.m., according to the FHP live traffic report page.
It is not immediately clear what led to this motor vehicle accident or how many people and vehicles there were.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were dispatched to a crash at the North 39th Street and East Clifton Street intersection in the Live Oaks Square area Wednesday.
Police have yet to reveal the specific cause of this collison, indicate if anyone was injured, and say how many people and vehicles were involved.
More information will be posted to this news blog as details emerge.
DUNEDIN, FL – A hit-and-run collision at the Colony Drive and Main Street junction in Dunedin resulted in injuries Tuesday.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene after 7 p.m. and arrived at the scene after 7:16 p.m.
Troopers did not say if the injuries were minor or major, reveal what contributed to the crash, or indicate how many people and vehicles were involved.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash at the North Sumter Boulevard and Ulman Avenue intersection in North Port Tuesday.
Sarasota County fire crews arrived at the scene before 4 p.m. It is not immediately clear what brought on this collision, how many vehicles and people were involved, and if the injuries were minor or major.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were on the scene of a collision that happened at the East Fowler Avenue and McKinley Drive intersection Tuesday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the scene after 4:15 p.m. and arrived shortly after. It is not immediately clear what led to this collision, if anyone sustained injuries, and how many vehicles and people there were.
Our newsroom will issue updates as they become available.
TAMPA, FL – At least one lane is blocked on northbound I-275 at mile marker 48, and injuries were sustained following a Monday evening crash.
Florida Highway Patrol was called to the collision site before 6:45 p.m. and arrived ten minutes before 8 p.m. at 7:50 p.m.
It is not immediately clear what led to this crash, how many vehicles or people were involved, or if the injuries were minor or major.
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