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.
BRADENTON, FL – A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital for serious injuries after crashing into a sedan while trying to do a U-turn Thursday morning.
This collision took place at the 53rd Avenue East and 47th Street East intersection, according to NBC-2. The sedan driver, a 91-year-old man, was unharmed.
Officials have not indicated the current condition of the motorcyclist, who was only identified as a 76-year-old man.
SARASOTA, FL – One person sustained minor injuries, and an 81-year-old man was left dead following a two-vehicle wreck Thursday.
According to My SunCoast, this collision occurred when the 81-year-old man driving a sedan on westbound Clark Road (also known as State Road 72) failed to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left and collided with a truck hauling a trailer.
Sarasota first responders said the driver of the truck swerved to avoid hitting the sedan, but the sedan initiated contact with the right side of the truck.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a collision on the 3506 block of West Obispo Street in the Palma Ceia district Friday evening.
Police arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. They have not said how many vehicles and people were involved or what exactly led to the crash.
Our newsroom will post more information as it becomes available.
VALRICO, FL – A 34-year-old female driver suspected of impairment ran a red light and crashed into a deputy’s vehicle, leading the officer to sustain injuries.
This wreck occurred at the South Valrico Road and East Lumsden Road intersection after 1 a.m. Friday, WTSP revealed. The deputy was operating a marked Chevrolet Tahoe on southbound Valrico Road when the woman – Brittny Moore – ran the “steady red light” and struck the officer.
Moore had a blood alcohol level of .066 or .068 and was arrested for DUI. She was charged with DUI with, personal damage and personal injury.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Troopers were called to a collision at I-275 South at mile marker 21 before 6 p.m. Thursday.
At least one lane was blocked. However, that has been cleared since. Officials have not indicated how many vehicles and people there were, said if injuries were sustained, and revealed the contributing factors of this collision.
Our newsroom will be sure to post updates as they become available.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash near Big Bend Professional Park Thursday, Hillsborough County deputies revealed.
Deputies arrived at the collision site – the Summerfield Crossing Boulevard and Summerfield Commerce D Park junction – after 6:40 p.m.
Officials have not indicated how many people and vehicles were involved and what exactly led to this collision.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were on the scene of a collision that happened at the West Busch Boulevard and North Rome Circle junction in the Forest Hills Village Thursday.
Police were called to the crash site around 6 p.m. The exact details of this collision are not immediately clear, information that includes how many people and vehicles there were and if injuries were sustained.
Our newsroom will post additional information as it becomes available.
A new rideshare service called ‘DASH’ is projected to launch in downtown Tampa starting in October where you can request a Tesla ride from a professional driver for just a few dollars.
DASH stands for Downtown Area Shared Hubs and will be managed by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, a private nonprofit comprised of businesses and groups working to improve Tampa’s downtown.
An app will be available for riders to request a DASH ride between more than 20 hub locations in downtown Tampa neighborhoods.
Interim Tampa Downtown Partnership President Shaun Drinkard stated that drivers will also be educated as tour guides. They will apparently have information on what is going on around town and will be enthusiastic ambassadors ready to educate riders on the city of Tampa.
Drinkard stated that the idea is to make fast journeys around Tampa easier and less expensive than other ride-sharing services such as Uber. The goal of this operation is for short runs, like if it is raining or too hot to get to your car parked on the other side of downtown or to a nearby restaurant where you have reservations.
The vehicles will be Model Y Tesla’s that have been painted yellow to stand out and for security purposes. The Model Y is a zero-emission, all-electric vehicle, making it a green mobility alternative.
Locations, pricing, and operating hours will be revealed in the following weeks. The service is set to go live in October.
Serious Injuries and Fatalities from Model Y Tesla’s
While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2021 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV a 5-star overall safety rating, reports suggest that these vehicles have been involved in multiple major injury and fatal collisions. Among the most recent disastrous collisions with the Tesla Model Y are:
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person suffered injuries in a collision on northbound I-275 at mile marker 26 Wednesday.
Troopers were summoned to the scene at approximately 5:40 p.m. and arrived at precisely 5:46 p.m. They have not indicated what the contributing factors were, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone was hurt.
Our newsroom will be sure to provide updates as details surface.
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a collision at the S MacDill Avenue and Interbay Road intersection after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
This crash occurred in the Ballast Point district. Police did not indicate how many people and vehicles there were, said if anyone was injured, and how the collision began.
More details will be posted as our news team comes to learn more.
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