Medical errors occur all the time in health care 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 … Read More
Ted Babbitt
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
What Makes a Surgical Error Medical Malpractice?
At least 4,000 surgical errors occur in the U.S. every year. These are considered preventable errors that usually happen unexpectedly — though they aren’t always considered medical malpractice. Common examples of surgical errors include (but certainly aren’t limited to): Damaging a nerve Damaging internal organs Administering the wrong dose of anesthesia (too much or too … Read More
Client Testimonial from Father John Gallagher
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
Ted Babbitt | Florida Medical Malpractice Testimonial
“I am so grateful that Ted is on my side.” -Michael Lawley, Client of Ted Babbitt When no other lawyer was willing to take Michael’s case, Ted Babbitt stepped in and fought for the justice that he deserved. “My daughter was not feeling well and had her boyfriend drive her to the hospital. She needed … 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
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and tens of thousands of patients die each year because of preventable mistakes. Medical malpractice involves medical errors that happen because of negligence on the part of the physician, surgeon, or medical staff. In medical malpractice cases, the health care provider(s) or … Read More
Fearless Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Florida personal injury lawyer, Ted Babbitt is not afraid to go against powerful organizations. He took on the Church of Scientology, suing for fraud, on behalf of his client. Many lawyers are discouraged from taking these types of cases because the Church of Scientology uses scorched earth tactics when dealing with legal cases (a military … Read More
Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Making sure you hire a qualified personal injury lawyer to handle your case may be the most important legal decision that you make in your life. Choosing an attorney to represent your personal injury case can be a hard decision, and if done incorrectly can result in the loss of your case. The first thing … Read More
Understanding Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases are among the most difficult cases for a lawyer to handle, and it is important to understand the enormous amount of time and expenses required to file these types of cases. Ted Babbitt wrote an article for the Palm Beach Post explaining how a personal injury law firm decides what malpractice cases … Read More