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
Doctors and health care providers are required to provide their patients with a medical “standard of care” that remains consistent across similar treatments in similar communities. Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or health care professional deviates from that expected standard, which puts their patient at risk of injury. Medical negligence becomes medical malpractice when … Read More
Medical Malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by negligence on the part of the doctor or another medical professional. In order to claim medical malpractice, a patient must be able to show that the doctor or medical professional acted with negligence and that negligence directly resulted in injury or harm. There are four elements … 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
Medical errors occur all the time in healthcare settings for a variety of reasons. The reality is that not every medical injury counts as malpractice. Like any other professional doing their job day in and day out, doctors can sometimes make innocent mistakes. They may be overworked or fatigued. Meanwhile, certain procedures are inherently risky … Read More
Ted Babbitt, shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Best Lawyers is universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence, providing lists in over 75 countries. The Best Lawyers in America serves as a consumer guide and a calling card to help respected advocates … Read More
The following is a client testimonial from Father John Gallagher about Florida personal injury attorney, Ted Babbitt: With a personal injury attorney, you need a warrior. You need that David who has no fear against the Goliath because everybody has a Goliath in their life. Gallagher describes Ted Babbitt like a Rottweiler because he wouldn’t … Read More
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. The enormous physical and psychological consequences are often accompanied by severe economic losses for the whole family. When a brain injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, bringing justice to your situation can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you’re not … Read More
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim for compensation to help recover costs from the accident. However, it is important to be mindful of the actions that you take after an accident or injury, so you don’t jeopardize your claim. Here are some … Read More
Personal injury cases arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury due to someone else’s wrongful conduct. If liability and damages are proven, the responsible person’s insurance company will pay money to the injured person for pain and suffering, medical bills, and other ongoing medical expenses. Types of personal injury cases include … Read More
