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
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In an article for the Palm Beach Post, Florida personal injury attorney, Theodore Babbitt, discusses defenses in negligence actions. It is important for lawyers who handle personal injury cases to be aware of all defenses that can be raised by a defendant. The defendant can allege a number of “affirmative defenses”: Comparative Negligence: “…the jury … Read More
Florida personal injury attorney, Theodore Babbitt, discusses error in medicine in an article he wrote for the Palm Beach Post. The World Health Organization’s September 2019 report showed that “globally, medical errors still harm about 40% of patients of primary and outpatient care. Millions of people are hurt every year from medication errors and errors … Read More
Filing a personal injury claim is a complex process that requires a knowledgeable attorney who understands how the Florida legal system works and has a track record of success. To successfully prove negligence in the state of Florida there are several requirements that must be met. First, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant had … Read More
Property owners must keep their premises reasonably free of hazards that can injure the public and, if the situation isn’t possible to correct at the moment, they must warn people about the danger. This is the law, and while all business owners are aware of it, often it is ignored and someone gets hurt. The … Read More
Construction work is much harder than many give it credit for, with workers spending long days using complex machinery and heavy-duty equipment. Whether on the scaffolding, operating machinery, or working on something dangerously high, such as a crane, construction workers are almost always at risk for physical injuries while on the job. The most common … Read More
Personal injury laws vary from state to state. If you, or someone you love, has suffered from a personal injury in the state of Florida, this is what you need to know. Statute of Limitations In Florida, the statute of limitations to file a claim is four years. It is always best to pursue legal … Read More
An article published by Johns Hopkins Medicine described how our country’s data collection does not properly account for deaths caused by medical error and new research shows that medical error is the highest cause of death after cancer. The article states that in 1949 the U.S. “adopted an international form that used International Classification of Diseases … Read More
Babbitt & Johnson is a West Pam Beach, Florida-based personal injury law firm that represents all types of injury claims. We represent clients in Florida and across the country. Babbitt & Johnson Partners Ted Babbitt and Joe Johnson have more than 100 years in combined experience and have secured some of the largest verdicts in … Read More
