In an article for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Florida personal injury attorney Theodore Babbitt explains personal injury protection coverage. PIP coverage is required as a part of Florida’s automobile insurance. Up to the limit of the insurance, this coverage pays the driver or passenger’s bills without regard to fault. This no-fault coverage pays 80% of all … Read More
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Cases of Negligence: Elements To Be Aware Of
In an article for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Florida personal injury attorney Theodore Babbitt discusses being aware of the duty of care when handling cases of negligence. A case of negligence requires proof of the following elements: Duty of care towards the person injured Failure to provide that care in a reasonable fashion Damages flowing from … Read More
Babbitt & Johnson P.A. Ranks in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List
Best Lawyers®, the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publication, once again ranked us in the U.S News- Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” list for showing consistent professional excellence. We’ve been part of this recognized list for several years. We continue to receive persistently high ratings from clients and peers for our quality … Read More
Steps to Take After an Accident With a Defective Product
From shoes and toys to household tools and supplies, virtually any product can harm you if it has manufacturing defects or you and your family weren’t adequately warned of potential dangers. Products sold in the U.S. are supposed to meet standards put in place by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, those standards only … Read More
Understanding Florida Sexual Assault Statistics
Sexual assault in the State of Florida means any unwanted sexual contact made against another person, whether rape, attempted rape, molestation, harassment, sex trafficking or sexual abuse. The seriousness of this kind of assault cannot be understated, and its consequences can leave victims and their families grappling with physical and emotional trauma that lasts for … Read More
What is Mediation and How Does it Work?
For just about any lawsuit filed in the state of Florida, a judge will order the parties to go into mediation. The mediation process involves a conference in which the two parties in a lawsuit meet with a neutral third party and try to reach a settlement without taking the case all the way to … Read More
Attorney Joseph R. Johnson Earns 2019 AV Preeminent Judicial Rating
Babbitt & Johnson PA Partner, Joseph R. Johnson, earned a Special Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating® from Martindale-Hubbell® for 2019. Although Joe has been earning an AV Preeminent Rating® for years, the special Judicial Edition award is noteworthy because it is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions … Read More
Ted Babbitt & Joe Johnson Named to the 2020 Best Lawyers® List
Ted Babbitt and Joe Johnson have been recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America list. Ted Babbitt has been listed in Best Lawyers® every year since the 1987 edition and Joe Johnson has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2014. Best Lawyers® is considered by many as “the most respected referral list … Read More
Helping Victims of Sex Trafficking, Sexual Abuse and Rape
On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He is accused of sexually abusing “dozens of minor girls” in his Manhattan and Palm Beach homes. Sex trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to cause a sexual act with a minor or … Read More
What You Need to Prove Negligence in Florida
Filing a personal injury claim is a complex process that requires a knowledgeable attorney who understands how the Florida legal system works and has a track record of success. To successfully prove negligence in the state of Florida there are several requirements that must be met. First, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant had … Read More