Ted Babbitt, Florida personal injury attorney, has been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for nearly four decades for his work in: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs Congratulations to Ted for his continued recognition! … Read More
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Florida’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Unexpected injuries due to the negligence of another can cause serious financial, physical, and emotional burdens for victims and their families. If you have been injured in an incident due to someone else’s negligence you are entitled to file a personal injury claim to pursue the damages caused by the negligent party. Personal injury lawsuits … Read More
Florida Car Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue
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
What is Considered Personal Injury in Florida?
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
Ted Babbitt Receives Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
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
The Four Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim
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
Ted Babbitt Named in the 2022 Best Lawyers® List
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
Reasons You Need a Lawyer for Your Traumatic Brain Injury
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
Common Mistakes Personal Injury Clients Make
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
The Cost of a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Ted Babbitt understands that a medical malpractice victim has much more to worry about than coming up with the money to hire a lawyer for legal representation. That is why he offers potential clients a no-fee consultation and represents clients under a contingency fee arrangement. A contingency fee arrangement … Read More