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
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Understanding A Contingent Fee Contract
There are many stresses that come along with being involved in a personal injury case. Fortunately, contingent fee contracts take away some of the stress. Contingent fee contracts provide lawyers with a strong motivation to work diligently to win a case in a timely manner. This is because lawyers that take on these types of … Read More
Choosing a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
There are many factors to consider before choosing a lawyer to represent you in your Florida personal injury case. While some firms and lawyers may have great advertising, this alone does not make them a good fit for your case. There are tools you can use to make sure the lawyer you choose is competent … Read More
Ted Babbitt to Become Shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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
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