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
Even in a routine checkup with your family physician, the chance for error exists, whether it’s a slip of the needle during a blood draw or a more serious surgical procedure gone wrong. Sometimes those mistakes warrant a case for medical malpractice or negligence. While the line between the two can get tricky (negligence is … Read More
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
Ted Babbitt, car accident attorney at Babbitt & Johnson PA, wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post about driving under the influence. He discusses Florida’s laws in regards to drinking alcohol under the influence. Here are some Florida stats: Someone’s blood alcohol level of greater than 0.08 means you’re driving under the influence A … Read More
Since 1967, our law firm has been dedicated to helping personal injury victims throughout the state of Florida and the United States. We’ve helped many individuals, families, and businesses get justice in court. Helping others is what we do best. If we’ve been able to help you, we would appreciate it if you could leave feedback on any … Read More
Property owners must keep their premises reasonably free of hazards that can injure the public and, if the situation isn’t possible to correct at the moment, they must warn people about the danger. This is the law, and while all business owners are aware of it, often it is ignored and someone gets hurt. The … Read More
Construction work is much harder than many give it credit for, with workers spending long days using complex machinery and heavy-duty equipment. Whether on the scaffolding, operating machinery, or working on something dangerously high, such as a crane, construction workers are almost always at risk for physical injuries while on the job. The most common … Read More
Theodore (Ted) Babbitt of Babbitt & Johnson P.A. has made the 2019 Super Lawyers list. This will be the 13th consecutive year that Ted has made the list. Super Lawyers rates the service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The lawyers who make the list are selected using a multiphase process that includes … 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 … Read More
Joseph R. Johnson was named to the Super Lawyers list for the 13th consecutive year. “Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations,” Super Lawyers states. He has been … Read More
