Truck accidents can be devastating due to the sheer mass and force of a moving truck hitting a standard-sized vehicle. More often than not, the truck’s occupants are unharmed while the other vehicle’s driver and passengers sustain catastrophic injuries, resulting in massive financial, physical, and emotional burdens. If you or a family member are the … Read More
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
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
Car accidents can happen to anyone, any time, anywhere. Accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can be especially damaging. If that is the case, you may have to file a claim to receive compensation for damages. Ted Babbitt, West Palm Beach Florida car accident lawyer, wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post on what … Read More
In an article for the Palm Beach Post, Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt outlines simple questions to ask to ensure you find the right lawyer after a car accident. When you’re in the hiring process keep it simple, and start with a few of the following: What is your experience with car accident cases? … Read More
Josh Perry, a former client of Ted Babbitt, was a young, fit, healthy 38-year-old, proud father of two, married, and an aspiring businessman when his life suddenly changed. Just before dawn, about 40 minutes into his drive to work, he was involved in a severe motor vehicle accident on the highway, traveling approximately 70 mph. … Read More
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
Ted Babbitt, Florida car accident injury lawyer, wrote an article for the Palm Beach Post on what to do immediately after a car crash. There are specific steps you should take immediately after a car crash to ensure not only your health and safety but also your right to file a claim for compensation if … Read More
Ted Babbitt wrote an article for the Palm Beach Post about the lane splitting law in Florida. Lane splitting is when a motorcyclist creates his or her own lane by riding in between stopped or slowed cars. Lane splitting is not legal in Florida, and part of the Florida statute states that ”[n]o person shall … Read More
With beaches, restaurants, gyms, and more open for business after weeks of state-mandated shutdowns, more Floridians are getting behind the wheel again to drive to these destinations. That makes now a good time to remind everyone of new enforcements around the Wireless Communications While Driving Law that went into effect on January 1, 2020, and … Read More
