Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

February 7, 2025

News: Driver dies after vehicle crashes into utility pole on State Road 50

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A single-vehicle accident in Hernando County killed the driver of a pickup truck, according to WFTS.

The crash took place early Sunday morning along State Road 50 near U.S. Highway 19 at about 12:42 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that a man driving a Toyota Tundra westbound was not able to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle entered the road’s north shoulder, where it collided with a utility pole, then came back across to the south shoulder and flipped.

The driver was ejected and died after being transported to a local hospital. The FHP said the victim was a 23-year man from Weeki-Wachee.

February 6, 2025

News: Webster man, 45, dead after collision with dump truck in Sumter County

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A van and a dump truck were involved in a deadly collision in Sumter County early Tuesday morning, according to WFLA.

The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that the driver of the dump truck was going east on County Road 476 at about 5:40 a.m. when he went through a stop sign at the intersection with State Road 471. The dump truck collided with a Chevy van that had been heading north on SR-471.

The Chevy driver, a 45-year-old man from Webster, was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. The driver of the dump truck, a 63-year-old Florida City man, was not injured in the wreck.

February 5, 2025

News: Emergency crews respond to multi-vehicle accident and fuel spill on Interstate 75

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

OCALA, FL – Ocala Fire Rescue was among numerous agencies responding to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 on Tuesday night.

The rescue squad’s Facebook post stated the incident occurred on I-75 south at about 10:34 p.m., and involved three semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle.

The crash resulted in varying degrees of fuel and cargo spills and an engine compartment fire in one of the trucks. The three truck drivers were taken to the hospital, two as trauma alerts while the other was transported for evaluation. No one was injured in the passenger vehicle.

February 4, 2025

News: 1 driver dead, 1 injured after head-on crash on County Road 484

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

MARION COUNTY, FL – A fatal collision in southwest Marion County Saturday morning is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, reports the Ocala StarBanner.

Two vehicles were involved in the wreck that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. in the area of County Road 484 and San Pedro Boulevard in Dunnellon.

According to the FHP, a Kia Sorento was going eastbound while a Kia Forte was traveling west, and one of the drivers crossed over the double yellow line, resulting in a head-on collision.

February 3, 2025

News: 3-vehicle collision on State Road 54 in New Port Richey kills motorcyclist

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

PASCO COUNTY, FL – A collision at an intersection in New Port Richey Wednesday night killed a motorcycle rider, Pasco News Online reported.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the multi-vehicle accident, which happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the area of State Road 54 and Riverrun Road.

The FHP said the driver of a Nissan SUV was trying to turn from SR-54 onto Riverrun Road when the vehicle entered the path of a westbound Yamaha motorcycle, resulting in a collision.

January 31, 2025

News: Alachua man dies following collision with tractor-trailer

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

ALACHUA, FL – A tractor-trailer and a pickup truck were involved in a fatal collision in Alachua on Wednesday morning, reports the Gainesville Sun.

The vehicles crashed at about 5:55 a.m. on County Road 235A near County Road 2o54. The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that the driver of the tractor-trailer was leaving the Dollar General Distribution Center and turning left onto County Road 235A.

The truck was then struck on its side by a pickup truck going south on CR 235A. The pickup truck driver, a 55-year-old man from Alachua, died at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver, a 34-year-old Ocala man, was not injured in the wreck.

January 30, 2025

Feeling Stuck with Your Current Law Firm? You Have Options

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

Your choice of attorneys is one of the most significant decisions you will make when dealing with a personal injury or criminal law case. You want someone who argue effectively on your behalf, listen to your issues, and collaborate with you to address them, and of course, achieve a positive outcome. You also want someone who will handle your case with care and compassion for you and your family. Choosing the best attorney and firm for your case requires striking the right balance between these concerns.

If your attorney is unable or unwilling to address your issues, you should consider hiring different legal counsel for your case. This may feel like a huge decision as you do not know if hiring a new lawyer will yield better results and/or cost you more money. Nevertheless, having an advocate who collaborates well with you is essential. A successful solution for your case depends on trust, communication, and diligence, therefore choosing the appropriate lawyer is crucial. When discussing your case with a new lawyer or firm, find out how they would handle it differently or how their communication style might differ from that of your previous firm. Wait for a response that addresses your specific problems.

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January 30, 2025

News: Rider killed when motorcycle crashes, overturns in Marion County

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

WEIRSDALE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released information regarding a deadly motorcycle accident that occurred in Marion County Sunday morning.

According to the Ocala StarBanner, the crash occurred at the intersection of Southeast 175th Street and Southeast 155th Avenue in Weirsdale at about 12:45 a.m.

The FHP said a man was riding a motorcycle eastbound on 175th Street when he traveled across the westbound lane and onto the north grass shoulder, where the bike overturned.

January 29, 2025

News: Multi-vehicle wreck on State Road 44 leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A multi-vehicle accident in Sumter County last week left one person dead and two others injured, reports WKMG.

The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene Jan. 23 on State Road 44 in the area of Industrial Drive. The FHP’s crash report stated that the driver of a truck did not slow down or stop for traffic ahead of him and rear-ended a Honda Civic at about 12:45 p.m. The truck also collided with a Ford F-150 ahead of the Civic as well as a Toyota Rav4 in an adjacent lane.

The Honda driver, a 50-year-old man from Wildwood, suffered fatal injuries. The truck driver, a 40-year-old man from New Jersey, and the Ford driver were hospitalized with minor injuries.

January 28, 2025

News: Motorcyclist, pedestrian killed in crash near New Port Richey

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian near New Port Richey, reports FOX13 News.

The collision happened on Little Road near Embassy Boulevard just after midnight Jan. 19. According to the FHP, the motorcycle rider was going south on Little Road when he collided with a pedestrian attempting to cross the roadway.

The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, and the pedestrian, an 18-year-old man, were pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital. Their names were not immediately released.