A Netflix documentary titled The Bleeding Edge focuses on how medical device innovation can lead to devastating consequences for patients. “It’s not just the devices we actually show in our film, it’s actually devices across the board. The system is flawed and it puts patients unnecessarily at risk and that’s why we made this film,” said … Read More
People who have suffered due to a plastic surgery error may have grounds for a malpractice claim. We have experience representing clients whose well-being has been compromised due to the negligence of the surgeon or a staff member. We obtained a judgment against a doctor’s insurance company for the death of a mother who died … Read More
On July 13, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out alerts to health care professionals and patients regarding a voluntary recall of medications containing valsartan, after an impurity was found. The impurity is an organic chemical known as nitrosodimethylamine (“NDMA”). NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen. According to the … Read More
Wrongful death is when someone is fatally injured because of the negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of another person (or a company). When this occurs, relatives of the victim can get justice via a wrongful death lawsuit. This provides compensation for damages; it also forces those who caused the harm to take responsibility for their … Read More
A jury awarded $3.6 million earlier this year to a woman who said a Bard G2 IVC filter (a clot-trapping vein filter), manufactured by C.R. Bard Inc., broke apart in her body. Joe Johnson was one of the attorneys on the trial team who successfully prosecuted this case. In April of this year, Bard fought … Read More
Joe Johnson and Ted Babbitt are members of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization dedicated to: Providing civics education and resources Elevating the standards of legal professionalism, integrity, honor and courtesy Leading efforts to support the work of the Foundation (source: ABOTA site) Joe and Ted are both part of the Palm Beach … Read More
Ted Babbitt is a personal injury lawyer in West Palm Beach, representing personal injury victims and their families in Florida and throughout the United States. His personal injury work includes aviation litigation. He is uniquely positioned to handle aviation accident matters. Ted been flying since 1969 and has logged more than 4,500 hours. He is … Read More
Construction work is hard, complex and sometimes dangerous work. If you are injured on the job and your employer does not offer benefits or aid, it can be very difficult to get by. Recovering without income can make it harder for you to pay for medical bills or rehabilitation. We help construction workers throughout Florida … Read More
Joe Johnson has been selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for Membership as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for Florida. According to American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, “The “10 Best” list is a prestigious honor for the Attorney as each Attorney must be formally nominated by the Institute, client, and/or fellow Attorney; … Read More
A $1.6 million in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive damages were awarded on Friday to a woman who said a Bard G2 filter (a clot-stopping vein filter), manufactured by C.R. Bard Inc., broke apart in her body, finding the device maker responsible for 80 percent of the harm. Joe Johnson was one of … Read More
