Medical Malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by negligence on the part of the doctor or another medical professional. In order to claim medical malpractice, a patient must be able to show that the doctor or medical professional acted with negligence and that negligence directly resulted in injury or harm. There are four elements … Read More
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are planning to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit, get familiar with these Florida laws that may affect your claim or case. Statute of Limitations for Filing an Injury in Florida The statute of limitations is … Read More
Medical errors occur all the time in health care settings for a variety of reasons. The reality is that not every medical injury counts as malpractice. Like any other professional doing their job day in and day out, doctors can sometimes make innocent mistakes. They may be overworked or fatigued. Meanwhile, certain procedures are inherently … Read More
When you need medical help, the last thing you need to be worrying about is your healthcare provider, surgeon, anesthesiologist or other medical professional making a mistake. Yet medical errors occur every day and cause serious injury, even death. Whether through acts of omission (failure to act) or commission (taking the wrong action), deaths resulting … Read More
Ted Babbitt, shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Best Lawyers is universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence, providing lists in over 75 countries. The Best Lawyers in America serves as a consumer guide and a calling card to help respected advocates … Read More
At least 4,000 surgical errors occur in the U.S. every year. These are considered preventable errors that usually happen unexpectedly — though they aren’t always considered medical malpractice. Common examples of surgical errors include (but certainly aren’t limited to): Damaging a nerve Damaging internal organs Administering the wrong dose of anesthesia (too much or too … Read More
The following is a client testimonial from Father John Gallagher about Florida personal injury attorney, Ted Babbitt: With a personal injury attorney, you need a warrior. You need that David who has no fear against the Goliath because everybody has a Goliath in their life. Gallagher describes Ted Babbitt like a Rottweiler because he wouldn’t … Read More
“I am so grateful that Ted is on my side.” -Michael Lawley, Client of Ted Babbitt When no other lawyer was willing to take Michael’s case, Ted Babbitt stepped in and fought for the justice that he deserved. “My daughter was not feeling well and had her boyfriend drive her to the hospital. She needed … Read More
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. The enormous physical and psychological consequences are often accompanied by severe economic losses for the whole family. When a brain injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, bringing justice to your situation can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you’re not … Read More
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim for compensation to help recover costs from the accident. However, it is important to be mindful of the actions that you take after an accident or injury, so you don’t jeopardize your claim. Here are some … Read More
