Ted Babbitt is published in Best Lawyers Magazine’s 2022 Injury and Malpractice Issue, highlighting a case that brings attention to the growing concern of preventable truck accidents along Florida’s major roads and highways. Ted’s article, entitled “Big Rig, Big Responsibility,” discusses his case involving a then 38-year-old husband and father of two who sustained life-threatening … Read More
Car accidents are not uncommon. Accidents that are “fender benders” are often settled between the two parties’ insurance companies. When larger-scale accidents happen – where injuries are extensive and/or death is involved – the victim may opt to sue the negligent party for non-economic damages because these are rarely covered by insurance companies. Non-economic damages … Read More
Ted Babbitt, shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has been inducted into the 2022 Lawdragon Hall of Fame. These lawyers are among the most renowned of their generation, having led their law firms to unprecedented heights. Inclusion in Lawdragon is the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best … Read More
Florida personal injury lawyer, Ted Babbitt has been awarded the Top Rating by Avvo.com for 2022. Avvo provides the public with detailed information on lawyers and legal issues so that you can make the choices that are right for you. Avvo ratings are highly regarded in the law industry due to these factors: All lawyers … Read More
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers an injury due to a lack of proper care by a medical provider. In order to file a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or another healthcare provider there are specific criteria that must be met that give the case validity. In Florida, a plaintiff must be able to … Read More
Florida joins a national movement to curb accidents caused by distracted driving as the use of handheld devices and other technologies continues to advance. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) defines distracted driving as anything that requires taking your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or mind off driving. Legislators and government officials … Read More
Ted Babbitt is a member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group limited to 100 of the best plaintiff lawyers in the United States. When he joined in 1975, he was the youngest attorney ever to join the association. Today he is now the longest-serving member of the organization. According to The Inner … Read More
Commercial trucking is a 21st-century necessity that allows us to have access to goods from all over the world. With an increased number of people moving to Florida, based on 2021 U.S. Census data, the state’s roads are rapidly becoming packed with drivers and commercial vehicles, especially in metropolitan areas. Interstate 95, along Florida’s eastern … Read More
While patients place an immense amount of trust in health care providers, it is all too common to hear of serious medical malpractice cases impacting people of all ages, in routine medical procedures all over the world. If you suspect that medical malpractice has occurred in a procedure that you or a family member underwent, … Read More
Expertise.com has named Ted Babbitt on the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach list for 2022. Expertise scored 88 personal injury lawyers in West Palm Beach, Fl and selected the top 21 in the city based on 25 variables across the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. Ted also made … Read More
