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Affirmative Defenses in Cases of Negligence
In an article for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, 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 Sarasota Herald Tribune. 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 recently … Read More
Florida Automobile Insurance: Personal Injury Protection
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
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
4 Startling Facts About Child Abuse in the United States
In the United States, thousands of children are at risk every day of abuse from family members, institutions like schools, and even government agencies. Child abuse can mean physical or mental harm to children, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect. Within these categories lies a range of acts that constitute abuse, from … 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