In an article for The Ledger, Ted Babbitt, Babbitt & Johnson senior partner and award-winning Florida personal injury attorney, offers advice to doctors who find themselves in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The close bond between patient and doctor has been diminished or disappeared with the advent of urbanization and specialization. In some specialties, only sporadic … Read More
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How We are Continuing to Handle Current and Prospective Cases During COVID-19
While our work environments have changed due to the Coronavirus, our commitment to fighting for victim’s rights remains the same. We invite you to contact us to book a free consultation where you can speak with one of our attorneys and get your questions answered. We will give you an honest assessment of your case … Read More
Florida Tort Law
In an article for the Palm Beach Post, Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt discusses tort law in Florida. Tort law applies to any civil case where the party bringing the action is seeking compensation for damages; any civil wrong that causes harm. The harm is generally a personal injury and the victim of the … Read More
Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law
In an article for the Lakeland, Fl Ledger, Ted Babbitt, Babbitt & Johnson senior partner and award-winning Florida personal injury attorney, explains Florida’s comparative negligence law. What is comparative negligence law? Comparative negligence law means that after a car accident, the insurance company for the adverse driver can claim there should be a reduction of … Read More
The Other Driver Was Negligent. How Do I Prove That?
“Negligence” is a term you will hear frequently when dealing with lawsuits, especially when it comes to those cases involving car accidents. But while a common phrase, negligence can actually be a tricky concept to understand, and even tougher to prove without the right pieces of evidence. Negligence means the defendant has failed to take … Read More
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
The Babbitt and Johnson P.A. team remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and everyday. “There can be no justice without peace, and there can be no peace without justice.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Affirmative Defenses in Cases of Negligence
In an article for the Palm Beach Post, Florida personal injury attorney, Theodore Babbitt, discusses defenses in negligence actions. It is important for lawyers who handle personal injury cases to be aware of all defenses that can be raised by a defendant. The defendant can allege a number of “affirmative defenses”: Comparative Negligence: “…the jury … Read More
Medical Errors: A System-Wide Problem
Florida personal injury attorney, Theodore Babbitt, discusses error in medicine in an article he wrote for the Palm Beach Post. The World Health Organization’s September 2019 report showed that “globally, medical errors still harm about 40% of patients of primary and outpatient care. Millions of people are hurt every year from medication errors and errors … Read More
Named Best Real Estate and Car Accident Lawyers in West Palm Beach
Babbitt & Johnson P.A. has earned a place on two of Expertise.com’s 2019 lists: Best Real Estate Lawyers and Best Car Accident Lawyers serving West Palm Beach. Expertise chose us based on 25 variables across the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. Expertise’s goal is to connect people with the best local experts. Every month … Read More
The Most Common Exceptions to Florida’s Impact Rule
When it comes to claiming damages in a personal injury case for emotional or mental distress, different states operate by different rules. Florida follows the Impact Rule, in which a victim can only claim damages for emotional distress if they are the direct cause of a physical injury in a case. Ted Babbitt wrote there … Read More