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
Expertise.com has named Ted Babbitt on the following list for 2022: Top 16 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in West Palm Beach Expertise chose Ted based on 25 variables across the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. They evaluated 46 medical malpractice lawyers serving West Palm Beach, FL and analyzed the results to provide … Read More
Florida Statute of Limitations for minors § 95.11 states: 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. In layman’s terms, this means that a parent or guardian can potentially have up until their child is 8 years old to seek legal action against … Read More
Medical malpractice results when a medical professional fails to provide the proper standard of care to a patient and their actions result in injury. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in medical malpractice cases. If you or a loved one were injured or died due to medical negligence you have the right … Read More
Truck driver fatigue is when physical or mental exhaustion impairs a driver’s performance and ability to operate the vehicle safely. It can deplete attention spans, cause slower response times to events happening on the road, and result in poor decision-making. Florida truck accident attorney Ted Babbitt answered the question: Does truck-driver fatigue cause many accidents … Read More
Personal injury occurs when a person suffers an injury to their physical body, mind or emotions, rather than their property. Personal injury can include damages to property but only if it also involves personal physical harm. Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is a civil dispute that allows an injured person (the “plaintiff”) … Read More
