Over the past 25 years, Babbitt & Johnson partner Joe Johnson has litigated some of the most complex cases in Florida. The cases may differ, but their theme is always the same: fighting to protect and vindicate, his clients’ rights. Joe Johnson’s philosophy is simple: his client’s interests are his interests. To do this, Joe … Read More
Personal Injury Law
Ted Babbitt – West Palm Beach Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Ted Babbitt is a West Palm Beach Florida personal injury lawyer who has successfully tackled some of the toughest personal injury cases in the state of Florida – and obtained numerous high-profile, multimillion-dollar recoveries for his clients. His success has led to his induction into the Inner Circle of Advocates, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American Board … Read More
Florida Tort Law
In an article for the Palm Beach Post, Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt discusses tort law in Florida. Tort law applies to any civil case where the party bringing the action is seeking compensation for damages; any civil wrong that causes harm. The harm is generally a personal injury and the victim of the … Read More
Affirmative Defenses in Cases of Negligence
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
The Most Common Exceptions to Florida’s Impact Rule
When it comes to claiming damages in a personal injury case for emotional or mental distress, different states operate by different rules. Florida follows the Impact Rule, in which a victim can only claim damages for emotional distress if they are the direct cause of a physical injury in a case. Ted Babbitt wrote there … Read More
Florida Automobile Insurance: Personal Injury Protection
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
Cases of Negligence: Elements To Be Aware Of
In an article for the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Florida personal injury attorney Theodore Babbitt discusses being aware of the duty of care when handling cases of negligence. A case of negligence requires proof of the following elements: Duty of care towards the person injured Failure to provide that care in a reasonable fashion Damages flowing from … Read More
What is Mediation and How Does it Work?
For just about any lawsuit filed in the state of Florida, a judge will order the parties to go into mediation. The mediation process involves a conference in which the two parties in a lawsuit meet with a neutral third party and try to reach a settlement without taking the case all the way to … Read More
Helping Victims of Sex Trafficking, Sexual Abuse and Rape
On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He is accused of sexually abusing “dozens of minor girls” in his Manhattan and Palm Beach homes. Sex trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to cause a sexual act with a minor or … Read More
Florida Laws: Driving Under The Influence
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