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
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
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
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
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
In an article for the Lakeland, Fl Ledger, Ted Babbitt, Babbitt & Johnson senior partner and award-winning Florida personal injury attorney, explains Florida’s comparative negligence law. What is comparative negligence law? Comparative negligence law means that after a car accident, the insurance company for the adverse driver can claim there should be a reduction of … Read More
“Negligence” is a term you will hear frequently when dealing with lawsuits, especially when it comes to those cases involving car accidents. But while a common phrase, negligence can actually be a tricky concept to understand, and even tougher to prove without the right pieces of evidence. Negligence means the defendant has failed to take … Read More
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
Ted Babbitt, car accident attorney at Babbitt & Johnson PA, wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post about driving under the influence. He discusses Florida’s laws in regards to drinking alcohol under the influence. Here are some Florida stats: Someone’s blood alcohol level of greater than 0.08 means you’re driving under the influence A … 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 … Read More
