For over fifty years, Ted Babbitt of Babbitt & Johnson P.A. has been helping car accident victims get the justice they deserve. His personal injury law firm covers all aspects of recovery from victim wellness to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, future losses, and, in some cases, punitive damages. Ted has … Read More
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Choosing a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury is a serious matter. If you have been wrongfully injured, you need a lawyer that qualified to represent you with extensive experience and a strong success record. Whether you need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida or throughout the United States, here are questions to ask when hiring a personal injury attorney. What … Read More
Products Liability Claims
These are possible theories for products liabilities: (1) strict products liability, (2) negligence, (3) implied warranties, and (4) express warranties. To prevail on a strict products liability action, a plaintiff must prove the following elements: (1) strict duty owed by a commercial supplier, (2) breach of that duty, (3) actual and proximate cause, (4) damages, … Read More
Elements in a Negligence Case
In a personal injury action, the plaintiff usually bases the case on negligence when the injuries are caused by accident. Negligence requires a breach of duty that is the actual and proximate cause of damages with no defenses. A duty is owed only to a plaintiff in the foreseeable zone of danger. For example, Gayle, … Read More
Dangerous Drugs
James Marshall’s acting career ended when he started taking Accutane, according to Bloomberg.com. As a result of taking the Accutane acne drug, Marshall required emergency surgery to remove his colon and bowel ailments, leaving him unable to work. Marshall, age 44, played U.S. Marine Louden Downey in the 1992 movie “A Few Good Men.” He … Read More
Value of Florida Personal Injury Case
Personal injuries result from a serious car accident, employment mishap, slip and fall, defective product, or other careless or reckless conduct. Personal injuries force the injured person, spouse, or dependents, to go through not only bodily pain, but emotional and financial hardship. When injured, at the fault of another, deserved compensation, includes: • medical care, … Read More
Slip and Fall in Florida
Every day, people’s unsafe premises cause other people to slip and fall, resulting in traumatic bodily and emotional losses, including injuries to the hip, brain, spinal cord, and death. Premises liability laws make property owners, including homeowners and business owners, keep property in a reasonably safe condition. Property owners must warn visitors, even trespassers, of … Read More
Workers’ Compensation in Florida
Workers’ compensation is a category of insurance that compensates an injured employee regardless of who is at fault when the person is hurt in the course of employment, in exchange for the employee’s mandatory relinquishment of rights to sue the employer for negligence. Workers’ compensation also provides benefits to dependents of a worker killed because … Read More
Bicycle Safety
Though bike wrecks might result in a person getting personal injury damages, not getting injured in the first place is better, and can be done by taking safety into account when bicycling on the road with cars. Safety requires having the right gear, understanding Florida traffic laws, and keeping a bike well maintained. On gear, … Read More
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents fall under the category of personal injuries. To establish a prima facie case for personal injury, a plaintiff must show: (1) the existence of a legal duty owed by the defendant, (2) breach of that duty, (3) actual and proximate cause, (4) damages, and (5) no defenses. Because motorcycles are smaller than cars … Read More