For many Americans, the Fourth of July holiday means grabbing friends and family members and barbecuing on the grill. While cooking out is essentially a rite of summer, most people fail to realize the budding dangers for serious burns and other injuries right in your back yard. According to the…
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Federal Authorities Shut Down 26 Curbside Bus Companies Due to Safety Violations :: Whittel & Melton
U.S. transportation safety regulators shut down 26 bus companies last month operating curbside bus routes primarily on the I-95 corridor, Florida and the East Coast for alleged safety violations. This action is the result of a larger investigation into crashes in New York and New Jersey last year that killed…
Florida Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers :: Nursing Home Assistant Accused of Holding Pillow over Elderly Patient’s Face
A 53-year-old nurse’s assistant at a nursing home in St. Johns County was arrested April 13 and charged with elderly abuse after he apparently held a pillow over the face of an 81-year-old female patient. A co-worker allegedly overheard the woman screaming outside the room at 2:30 a.m. After opening…
Orlando Theme Park Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton :: International Drive Go-Kart Track Closed after Girl’s Leg Slashed
State inspectors Wednesday were looking into an International Drive go-kart attraction that apparently sent an 11-year-old girl and a man to hospitals. The chief of the Florida Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection claims the collision impact, which happened around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, caused a corner of the track to fall…
Tampa Motorcycle Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton :: Apollo Beach Motorcyclist in Critical Condition Following Crash with 100-Year-Old Driver
A 22-year-old motorcyclist remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a collision with a 100-year-old driver. The Florida Highway Patrol claims a 2003 Buick Century made a left turn into the motorcyclist’s path. The 22-year-old was ejected from his motorcycle and taken to Tampa General Hospital. The…
The Villages Personal Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton Discuss How to Choose the Right Car Accident Attorney to Take on Your Case
Any auto collision can feel traumatic despite the severity. Accident victims may feel angry that it wasn’t their fault, and could be suffering from painful injuries that require lasting medical treatment. Fighting with insurance carriers who will try and give you as little as possible for your injuries and car…
Florida Personal Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton Discuss How to Choose the Right Car Accident Attorney in Spring Hill, FL
If you have been involved in a car wreck in the Spring Hill, Florida area, the decision to hire a car accident attorney may be one of the first things to think about. Choosing the right car accident lawyer in Spring Hill for your unique situation is a serious undertaking.…