Business Details
41 Years
experience
San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer
Law Office Of Edward J. Babbitt, APC has been a trusted advocate for personal injury victims in San Diego since 1985. With over four decades of legal experience, including two decades dedicated to representing plaintiffs, our firm combines insider knowledge of insurance defense strategies with relentless advocacy to secure justice for clients. Our practice spans complex cases involving auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, supported by a proven track record of over 50 jury trials and $2 million+ settlements. Recognized by the American Board of Trial Attorneys and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, we prioritize client-centered representation, offering free consultations with no upfront costs. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the courtroom through legal education leadership and community service, ensuring clients receive both strategic counsel and compassionate support.
Services
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Slip and Falls
Brain Injury
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of legal experience with 20+ years focused on plaintiff representation.
- Former insurance defense attorney with insider knowledge of claims tactics.
- Secured $1.2 million+ jury verdicts and $2 million+ settlements in complex cases.
- No upfront costs or fees unless we recover compensation for you.
- Recognized by ABOTA and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego for trial excellence.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Services
Auto Accidents
Our firm specializes in representing victims of auto accidents caused by negligence. With insider knowledge of insurance defense tactics, we negotiate aggressively to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. Our track record includes multimillion-dollar settlements and jury verdicts, ensuring clients recover full financial support for recovery.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate legal support for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our practice holds responsible parties accountable for financial and emotional losses, including medical bills, funeral expenses, and loss of income. With experience in complex cases, we guide families through litigation to secure fair compensation during this difficult time.
Product Liability
Victims of injuries caused by defective products receive dedicated representation to hold manufacturers accountable. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings to build strong cases. Our firm has secured substantial settlements for clients harmed by unsafe consumer goods, ensuring compensation for medical treatment and long-term care.
Slip and Falls
We advocate for individuals injured due to unsafe conditions on public or private property. Our team proves negligence by demonstrating property owner failures to maintain safe environments. Clients receive compensation for medical costs, lost income, and rehabilitation expenses, supported by our trial-tested approach to premises liability cases.
Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury victims receive specialized legal representation to address lifelong medical and financial challenges. We document the full impact of injuries, including cognitive impairments and emotional trauma, to pursue maximum compensation. Our firm collaborates with medical experts to ensure settlements cover ongoing care and quality-of-life adjustments.
People
Law Office Of Edward J. Babbitt, APC
Founder
Edward 'Skip' Babbitt is a San Diego personal injury attorney with 40+ years of experience. After transitioning from insurance defense, he has secured $2 million+ settlements and 50+ jury trial verdicts. Recognized by ABOTA and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, he advocates for victims while leading legal education initiatives.
Questions
What types of cases does Edward J. Babbitt APC handle?
We specialize in personal injury cases including auto accidents, wrongful death, product liability, slip and falls, and catastrophic injuries like brain and spinal trauma.
How does the case process work?
We offer free consultations to evaluate your case. If we accept, we handle all aspects from investigation to trial, working on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
Are there any costs to start a case?
No. We provide free initial consultations and work on contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
What experience does the firm have?
With 40+ years of legal experience and 20+ years focused on plaintiff representation, we've secured $2 million+ settlements and 50+ jury trial verdicts in complex injury cases.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area is San Diego, California, though we handle cases throughout Southern California and beyond when necessary.
Can I speak directly with the attorney?
Yes. Edward J. Babbitt personally oversees all cases and provides direct communication throughout the legal process.
Reviews (2)
Caroline Layton
May 20, 2019
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If you need a lawyer, USE Mr. Babbitt!!! Mercury Insurance gave me the run around after their client rear ended me and admitted fault. After hiring Mr. Babbitt, Mercury had my car fixed and offered me $500. Two months before trial, Mercury offered $5k to settle (My medical bills were over $6k!) Total awarded at trail was over $22k. Mr. Babbitt personally kept me up to date on everything, is professional, ethical and well respected - he had over 20 colleagues attend our expedited trial. I highly recommend Mr. Babbitt.
Dan Hall
May 20, 2019
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Mr. Babbitt took a case for my family that was very complex and large. He expertly navigated it through the system and fought for us in ways I didn't know a lawyer could. My biggest impression was that he was not afraid to take our case to court. Many lawyers try to settle cases out of court and the client usually is the one who suffers because of this strategy. Mr. Babbitt's willingness and readiness to fight for us in court made the difference. He is known as one of the best courtroom lawyers in San Diego - a reputation that works for his clients! Thank you, Mr. Babbitt!