Theodore (Ted) Babbitt, a shareholder with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida has been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List. Ted has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2006. The Super Lawyers List, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service that identifies the top 5% of attorneys … Read More
Ted Babbitt is published in Best Lawyers Magazine’s 2022 Injury and Malpractice Issue, highlighting a case that brings attention to the growing concern of preventable truck accidents along Florida’s major roads and highways. Ted’s article, entitled “Big Rig, Big Responsibility,” discusses his case involving a then 38-year-old husband and father of two who sustained life-threatening … Read More
Ted Babbitt, shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has been inducted into the 2022 Lawdragon Hall of Fame. These lawyers are among the most renowned of their generation, having led their law firms to unprecedented heights. Inclusion in Lawdragon is the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best … Read More
Florida personal injury lawyer, Ted Babbitt has been awarded the Top Rating by Avvo.com for 2022. Avvo provides the public with detailed information on lawyers and legal issues so that you can make the choices that are right for you. Avvo ratings are highly regarded in the law industry due to these factors: All lawyers … 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
Truck driver fatigue is when physical or mental exhaustion impairs a driver’s performance and ability to operate the vehicle safely. It can deplete attention spans, cause slower response times to events happening on the road, and result in poor decision-making. Florida truck accident attorney Ted Babbitt answered the question: Does truck-driver fatigue cause many accidents … Read More
Personal injury occurs when a person suffers an injury to their physical body, mind or emotions, rather than their property. Personal injury can include damages to property but only if it also involves personal physical harm. Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is a civil dispute that allows an injured person (the “plaintiff”) … 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’s 2022 AV Preeminent Rating® is the highest honor given in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale Hubbell®. For over 150 years Martindale-Hubbell® has helped clients identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate representation. Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating … Read More
Winning a personal injury case can be a tremendous relief, but understanding the breakdown of compensation as the plaintiff can be its own challenge. The legal term for the compensation you seek after winning a personal injury case is called “damages.” Becoming familiar with the different categories of damages can help you negotiate the terms … Read More
