Award-winning Florida personal injury attorney Ted Babbitt to become Shareholder at the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Ted Babbitt, award-winning Florida personal injury lawyer, will join the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley as Shareholder along with Babbitt and Johnson PA partner Joseph Johnson in January 2021. Ted … Read More
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What Counts as Distracted Driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” Texting is one of the most dangerous types of distracted driving, and one we see with alarming frequency these days. In Florida and many other states, texting while driving is illegal and considered a punishable offense. There … 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 … Read More
Getting Spam Texts About the Election
What should I do if I receive spam texts about the election? Florida personal injury attorney Ted Babbitt answered this question for The Palm Beach Post in his article titled What to do about election-themed spam in your texts. The November 3rd general election is right around the corner, which means cybercriminals are out in … Read More
Construction Accidents Due to Defective Equipment
The Palm Beach Post highlights West Palm Beach construction accident attorney Ted Babbitt’s answers to questions regarding aspects of personal injury law. When asked: “Can faulty machinery cause a serious construction accident?” Ted responded that construction work is a critical part of the U.S. economy, yet few realize how complex and dangerous it is for … Read More
Hiring a Lawyer to Help with Your Florida Insurance Claim
Ted Babbitt wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post about how it is important to have a lawyer represent you when dealing with an insurance company. After an accident, dealing with an insurance company to get the compensation you desire can be difficult. Insurance companies employ claims adjusters, whose job it is to make … Read More
Florida Boating Accidents
West Palm Beach Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post on the steps to take after being involved in a boating accident. In his article, Ted discusses safe boating practices to avoid potential accidents, and how to most effectively handle accidents in the event that they occur: Adhere to … Read More
Your Rights as a Voter
Florida personal injury attorney Ted Babbitt wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post on voter rights. With the presidential election right around the corner, it is important to understand what your rights are as a voter, what you need to cast your ballot, and how to resist intimidation. Here are some of the key … Read More
Babbitt & Johnson Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List
Florida personal injury attorneys Ted Babbitt and Joe Johnson have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has been recognizing outstanding legal talent based entirely on peer review and substantive evaluations of legal services. The road to achieving a “Best Lawyers” … Read More
Florida Boating Accident Statistics
Ted Babbitt, Florida watercraft accident lawyer, wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post about Florida boating accident statistics. Florida leads the nation when it comes to boating accidents, with 679 recorded accidents in 2019, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Of those, 55 were fatal, resulting in 62 deaths. The top five factors contributing … Read More