Whittel & Melton, LLC

Whittel & Melton, LLC, is a full-service Florida law firm in the area of Personal Injury and Criminal Law, with a focused emphasis on all legal matters surrounding Driving Under the Influence or DUI. To that end, our office commonly represents those who are victims of DUI and those wrongly charged with DUI. Our attorneys serve clients in Gainesville, Tampa, Ocala, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Inverness, Bushnell, New Port Richey, Dade City and Clearwater as well as clients throughout Alachua County, Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Marion County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sumter County and Levy County. In addition, we often act as co-counsel or as advisory lawyers to other law firms on various cases throughout the state of Florida.

The Florida Personal Injury cases we handle include automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, death and serious injuries, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home abuse and negligence cases as well as premises liability matters involving slip and fall claims, boating, cruise ship and other forms of maritime-related injuries and insurance claim disputes. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of the above, contact us online or call 1-866-608-5LAW(5529) to meet with an attorney about your case.

New Port Richey, Pasco County - Client was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and his third (3rd) DUI within ten (10) years. The possible sentence for these offenses was more than five (5) years in Florida State Prison. The Attorneys at the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton demanded that the client's right to complete discovery be fulfilled, but also that he receive his day in court before a jury of his peers. Our lawyers also demanded that the client's constitutional speedy trial rights be enforced. The State Attorney's Office did not recognize technical problems with their LSA/ DUI charging document or indictment and was not able to proceed with this matter.
Result: DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident - DISMISSED.

Spring Hill, Hernando County - Clients were traveling from the mall and were broadsided by a negligent driver. Demands were made from the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton that our clients be fully compensated for the injuries suffered that day and all pain and suffering. Those injuries included neck and back injuries, fractures and future treatment. The full amount of insurance applicable in this case was recovered without the need for a lengthy lawsuit. The matter was concluded within ten (10) months of the accident.
Result: $200,000 - Policy Limits