Lawyers have a legal obligation to help their clients fight for what they deserve. If a lawyer makes a mistake while working on your case, it can result in the case being lost when it should have been won, and lead to catastrophic financial results. Award-winning West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer, Ted Babbitt explains … Read More
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The Difference Between Medical Error and Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals have a responsibility to protect their patients and if they don’t they could be held liable for medical malpractice. What is the difference between medical error and medical malpractice? Ted Babbitt, Florida medical malpractice attorney, explains that the injury itself is a defining difference between medical error and medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs … Read More
What Counts as Distracted Driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” Texting is one of the most dangerous types of distracted driving, and one we see with alarming frequency these days. In Florida and many other states, texting while driving is illegal and considered a punishable offense. There … Read More
Ted Babbitt – Top Florida Personal Injury Attorney
Ted Babbitt has been a personal injury lawyer for over five decades, successfully tackling some of the toughest personal injury cases in the state of Florida – and obtaining numerous high-profile, multimillion-dollar recoveries for his clients. “I had a lot of firsts in my career, and I’m proud of the representation that I’ve given to … Read More
Ted Babbitt Recognized in the 2021 South Florida Best Lawyers® Magazine
Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt has been recognized in the 2021 edition of South Florida Best Lawyers® magazine. This edition featured the top legal talent in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Meyers, Miami and West Palm Beach. Best Lawyers is the first and foremost resource for the best legal talent worldwide. Lawyers who are nominated to … Read More
How Common are Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida?
In Florida, the number of hit-and-run crashes has steadily increased over the years. It is the law in Florida that drivers involved in an accident must stay at the scene until police arrive, yet nearly a quarter of all crashes in the state involve a hit and run. Florida car accident attorney, Ted Babbitt, wrote … Read More
West Palm Beach Personal Injury Firm Ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
Our West Palm Beach personal injury law firm has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in four practice areas. Babbitt & Johnson P.A. received the following rankings in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”: Regional Tier 1 West Palm Beach Mass Tort … Read More
Getting Spam Texts About the Election
What should I do if I receive spam texts about the election? Florida personal injury attorney Ted Babbitt answered this question for The Palm Beach Post in his article titled What to do about election-themed spam in your texts. The November 3rd general election is right around the corner, which means cybercriminals are out in … Read More
Construction Accidents Due to Defective Equipment
The Palm Beach Post highlights West Palm Beach construction accident attorney Ted Babbitt’s answers to questions regarding aspects of personal injury law. When asked: “Can faulty machinery cause a serious construction accident?” Ted responded that construction work is a critical part of the U.S. economy, yet few realize how complex and dangerous it is for … Read More
Joe Johnson is a Member of Lawyers of Distinction
Joseph (Joe) Johnson is a member of Lawyers of Distinction. He has been a member since 2018. Memberships are granted annually and are not easy to come by. A lawyer must be nominated by a peer, his/her case results, honors, awards, verdicts, settlements and background are thoroughly investigated, plus a background check and ethics review … Read More