Florida has become one of the most dangerous states for drivers, consistently ranking among the top states with the most car accidents. Data from 2020 lists the Sunshine State behind only California and Texas in third for the most fatalities due to car accidents. There are a number of scenarios that cause accidents across the … Read More
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
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 damages … 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
Automobile negligence occurs when a driver of a motor vehicle did not operate that vehicle in a reasonably safe manner and caused injury to another. That negligent driver is liable for damages by his/her reckless driving. However, the terms “negligence” and “liability” often get confused with one another. DMV.org created an article titled “Negligence and … 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
