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 has become one of the most dangerous states for drivers, consistently ranking among the top states with the most car accidents. Data from 2020 lists the Sunshine State behind only California and Texas in third for the most fatalities due to car accidents. There are a number of scenarios that cause accidents across the … Read More
Serious injury caused by an accident involving a tractor-trailer or any oversized vehicle can be a catastrophic experience for everyone involved. The added burden of complicated paperwork, documentation, and finding an appropriate attorney can seem overwhelming. There are some key differences between truck accidents and car accidents that can greatly impact your lawsuit. Be sure … Read More
Speed has been a significant factor in car and truck accidents for decades. A high-speed crash, whether on a state highway or a backroad, can deliver a serious impact resulting in catastrophic injury or death. The physical and emotional toll of a serious crash can take a lifetime to recover from. If you or a … Read More
Theodore (Ted) Babbitt, a shareholder with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida has been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List. Ted has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2006. The Super Lawyers List, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service that identifies the top 5% of attorneys … Read More
Car accidents are not uncommon. Accidents that are “fender benders” are often settled between the two parties’ insurance companies. When larger-scale accidents happen – where injuries are extensive and/or death is involved – the victim may opt to sue the negligent party for non-economic damages because these are rarely covered by insurance companies. Non-economic damages … Read More
Ted Babbitt, shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, has been inducted into the 2022 Lawdragon Hall of Fame. These lawyers are among the most renowned of their generation, having led their law firms to unprecedented heights. Inclusion in Lawdragon is the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best … Read More
Florida personal injury lawyer, Ted Babbitt has been awarded the Top Rating by Avvo.com for 2022. Avvo provides the public with detailed information on lawyers and legal issues so that you can make the choices that are right for you. Avvo ratings are highly regarded in the law industry due to these factors: All lawyers … Read More
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers an injury due to a lack of proper care by a medical provider. In order to file a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or another healthcare provider there are specific criteria that must be met that give the case validity. In Florida, a plaintiff must be able to … Read More
Ted Babbitt is a member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group limited to 100 of the best plaintiff lawyers in the United States. When he joined in 1975, he was the youngest attorney ever to join the association. Today he is now the longest-serving member of the organization. According to The Inner … Read More
