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
Speed has been a significant factor in car and truck accidents for decades. A high-speed crash, whether on a state highway or a backroad, can deliver a serious impact resulting in catastrophic injury or death. The physical and emotional toll of a serious crash can take a lifetime to recover from. If you or 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 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
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
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are planning to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit, get familiar with these Florida laws that may affect your claim or case. Statute of Limitations for Filing an Injury in Florida The statute of limitations is … 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
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
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
