LARGO, FL – A car and a pickup truck were involved in a fatal collision at an intersection in Pinellas County, police said. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the incident happened in the area of Keene Road and Belleair Road in Largo on May 28. Largo police said the…
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Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Health | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Hiring the right lawyer for your case does not just mean getting the best results. It also means getting the right treatment. The truth of the matter is that our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have been practicing personal injury law for a very long time, and we…
News: Arrest made in Pasco County hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
HUDSON, FL – A man is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a pedestrian in Pasco County last month, state troopers said. A report by WFLA states that the suspect is identified as 30-year-old Mason Ryan Stevenson of Webster. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Stevenson was…
Stacked Vs. Non-Stacked Car Insurance – Which is Better? | Florida Auto Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Recent studies suggest that about 20% of motorists in the state of Florida are driving around without any insurance. That breaks down to about 1 in 5 drivers operating a vehicle without any insurance coverage. If you happen to be involved in a car crash with an uninsured driver, then…
News: Motorcyclist, 36, dies after colliding with car on Interstate 75
MARION COUNTY, FL – An accident in Marion County on Monday afternoon left a motorcyclist dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A report by the Ocala News said the accident happened as the motorcyclist was driving along Interstate 75 shortly before 5 p.m. State troopers said the man was…
What is Worker’s Comp Immunity? | Florida Construction Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Accidents at work can cause severe injuries or even death. All employers in Florida with four or more employees are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. No matter how many employees are currently working, construction companies in Florida are obligated to offer this insurance to every employee. This…
Pasco County woman fatally struck by trailer at Ginnie Springs
HIGH SPRINGS, FL – State troopers said a woman was killed in an accident at Ginnie Springs on Friday night, according to the Gainesville Sun. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the victim was a 45-year-old resident of Holiday in Pasco County. An investigation indicated that she was standing in…
News: Motorcycle accident in Dunnellon leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
DUNNELLON, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcycle accident in Marion County Sunday night left one person dead and another injured. A report by WKMG states that the crash occurred on County Road 484 near San Miguel Boulevard in Dunnellon. An investigation by the FHP indicated that a…
Beware Defective Elevators | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Do we handle injury cases involving elevators? You Bet! While there are not as many injury cases resulting from elevator incidents as cars, motorcycles, or trucks, there are still plenty of injuries that arise every year from these types of accidents. In fact, about 17,000 people every year suffer injuries…
1 dead, 2 injured in collision between car and pickup on US 441
LEESBURG, FL – A collision in Leesburg last week left one person dead and two others injured, according to police. A report by the Leesburg News states that the accident happened on U.S. Highway 441 at Perkins Street on Wednesday morning. Investigators said the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet sedan…