Practice Areas

Whittel & Melton, LLC practice in the following areas:

Auto Accidents

Car collisions often leave those involved suffering from serious injuries. Despite who or what is to blame, tens of thousands of people throughout the United States are injured or killed annually in auto accidents. Regardless of the nature of your accident, whether shoddy roads or distracted drivers contributed to your accident injuries, The Villages car accident attorneys at Whittel & Melton can provide you with the reliable legal guidance you need for your accident claim in The Villages or throughout Lake, Sumter or Marion County. Read More

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause serious and catastrophic injuries. Even the most minor of traffic collisions can deliver devastating blows to motorcyclists and their passengers due to the lack of a safety structure surrounding them. Injuries can range in severity from road rash to broken bones, spinal injuries, neck injuries, loss of limbs and death. However, motorcycle crash victims in The Villages, Florida should understand that they have rights and may be entitled to damages. A meeting with The Villages motorcycle accident lawyer at Whittel and Melton can provide the answers you need. Read More

Tractor Trailer Accidents

Were you hurt in a collision with a large commercial vehicle in The Villages, Florida? Did you lose a loved one due to a truck driver’s negligent actions on the road? If so, you may be entitled to compensation and we are here to help. Contact a The Villages truck accident attorney at Whittel & Melton today to discuss your options for filing a personal injury claim. Our attorneys will investigate the scene of the accident, speak to those responsible along with witnesses and police officers, and work tirelessly to help you obtain justice for your pain and suffering. Read More

Personal Injury

Being injured in an accident can be a painful and stressful experience that is compounded even more if you’re an older Florida resident. Under Florida law, those who have been hurt in an accident because someone else failed to be careful can file a personal injury lawsuit. Such lawsuits aim to compensate injured individuals for medical expenses, lost wages, and any additional pain and suffering that may have occurred as a result of the injury. Without The Villages personal injury who devotes themselves to your case, your claim is unlikely to succeed. Read More

Criminal Defense

When you are facing severe criminal charges that may have the ability to change your life indefinitely, you need The Villages criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the criminal justice system as well as the people who work in it. Selecting a seasoned, aggressive and distinguished criminal defense lawyer to represent your case is the first step in meeting the challenges of being accused of any type of crime. The Law Offices of Whittel & Melton are comprised of respected criminal defense lawyers in The Villages, practiced forensic experts and licensed investigators who are dedicated to protecting and advocating our clients. Read More

Employment Law

Employees and employers have the right to certain expectations and obligations in the workplace. When these expectations fail to be met or are blatantly ignored, those harmed have the right to seek financial damages. Read More

Traffic Offenses

Florida Traffic Point Suspensions

• Twelve (12) Points in Twelve (12) Months – thirty (30) days
• Eighteen (18) Points in Eighteen (18) Months – three (3) months
• Twenty-Four (24) Points in Thirty-Six Months – one (1) year
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Workers’ Compensation

A workplace injury can be devastating. Not only could your injuries leave you unable to perform your job in the short term, but you may have doubts about when and if you will ever be able to get back to work. Along with an uncertain future, you are likely facing the financial strains of keeping up with your household bills, rent or mortgage, and car payments, while at the same time the costs associated with your injury – doctors, medication, rehabilitation – are mounting. Read More

Social Security Disability

Social security is a government program that was established by the Social Security Act to provide income to retirees, dependent children and survivors, spouses, and even disabled persons. The Social Security Act has a very complex set of laws that have strict eligibility requirements and also have very detailed specific procedures for administrative hearings and any judicial review.

If you are looking for a timely and favorable processing of your Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, then our Social Security Disability Lawyers at Whittel & Melton in The Villages are here to help. We can certainly help you understand the steps that you will need to take in order to be successful in your claim. Read More