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Driving Change: Starting July 1 Florida Drivers Can Be Ticketed for Texting and Driving

May 17, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Starting July 1, 2019 police throughout the state can stop and ticket drivers for texting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday morning making texting and ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 26, 2019

May 16, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 17 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2019 TRIAL COURT ERRED IN GRANTING PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, FINDING DEFENDANT SOLELY LIABLE FOR REAR-END COLLISION AS A MATTER ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Awards First Annual "Panthers Park Your Phone" Scholarship Award to Graduating High School Senior

May 10, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

In April the firm announced the formation of an annual scholarship competition for graduating seniors at William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens that aims to increase awareness about the ...
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Attorney Ben J. Whitman Shares Electrocution Liability and Litigation Strategies with Broward County Trial Lawyers Association

May 8, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

On Tuesday, May 7, West Palm Beach personal injury attorney Ben J. Whitman presented "Aerial Device and Landscaper Electrocution Case Strategies” to the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association ...
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Partner Julie-Littky-Rubin Chairs Florida Justice Association Collateral Sources Webinar

May 2, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The 2019 FJA Collateral Sources Webinar, chaired by Partner Julie Littky-Rubin , presented tips, shortcuts and legal strategies from some of the state’s most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Earns “Top 20 Verdict” in Florida

May 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin earned one of the largest jury awards in Florida in 2018 for their work on the Letterman v. National Truck Center, et al. trial. Led by Partners ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 19, 2019

Apr 30, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Successor Judge Can Grant Motion For New Trial FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 16 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 19, 2019 SUCCESSOR JUDGE UPHELD IN GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL AFTER ...
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Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin Welcomes New Attorney Ian Miller

Apr 29, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce Ian Miller has joined their legal t eam as an attorney. Miller has more than a decade of experience handling complex personal ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 12, 2019

Apr 25, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Accident Report Privilege not Really a Privilege FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 15 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 12, 2019 ACCIDENT REPORT PRIVILEGE DOES NOT PRECLUDE DISCOVERY OF STATEMENTS MADE ...
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Attorney Ben J. Whitman Named Honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth 2019 Up & Comer Awards

Apr 25, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Attorney Ben J. Whitman of Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin in West Palm Beach, Florida was named an honoree for South Florida Business & Wealth magazine’s 2019 Up & Comer Awards in ...
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Opioids at Top of List of Civil Lawsuits, Medical Malpractice Claims

Apr 24, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The nation’s opioid addiction crisis has become an epidemic, with an estimated economic burden totaling $78.5 billion annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
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Truck Accident Lawsuits are on the Rise: What a Truck Accident Lawyer Can Do For You

Apr 23, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The commercial trucking industry is different than the automobile industry. Truckers operate on a strict set of regulations to ensure the safety of both truck drivers and the motorists with whom they ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of April 5, 2019

Apr 22, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 14 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF APRIL 5, 2019 THIRD DCA ISSUES BLOW TO THE NON-DELEGABLE DUTY HOSPITALS OWE ER PATIENTS FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE. Tabraue v. ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 29, 2019

Apr 18, 2019 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 13 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 29, 2019 WHILE TESTIMONY ADMITTED FOR THE EFFECT ON THE LISTENER AND NOT FOR THE TRUTH WAS NOT HEARSAY, IT WAS MORE PREJUDICIAL ...
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Clark Fountain Announces “Panthers Park Your Phone” Distracted Driving Scholarship, Encourages Students to Pledge a Distracted-Free Driving Style

Apr 15, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is pleased to announce the formation of the "Panthers Park Your Phone" Distracted Driving Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a ...
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Legal Liability: How Liability is Established After an Accident

Apr 11, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

When you want to file a personal injury claim against someone, you will be accusing them of some form of negligence that caused you some form of injury or damage. However, for your claim to stand up ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 22, 2019

Apr 9, 2019 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 12 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2019 COURT RULES CONSORTIUM CLAIM INEXTRICABLY INTERTWINED WITH MAIN CLAIM FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES PURPOSES. Conte v. Auchter , 44 ...
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Partner David Prather Moderates Judicial Panel on Diversity at National Bar Association Region XI Conference

Apr 4, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Partner David Prather moderated a judicial panel on diversity at the National Bar Association Region XI Conference on March 30, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. The panel featured prominent judges from ...
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Florida Among Nation’s Leaders for Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Apr 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

As one of the largest and most populous states in the nation, Florida is no stranger to high rates of motor vehicle accidents . Unfortunately, the state has become one of the nation’s leaders in a few ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 15, 2019

Mar 29, 2019 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 11 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2019 FOURTH DISTRICT REVERSES JUDGMENT FOR THE DEFENDANT WHERE THE TRIAL JUDGE ERRONEOUSLY INSISTED THAT PLAINTIFF PRODUCE ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 8, 2019

Mar 25, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 10 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2019 “NON-MATERIAL” AMENDMENTS TO COMPLAINTS DO NOT RENDER EARLIER OFFERS OF JUDGMENT AMBIGUOUS. Steak ’n Shake Operations v. ...
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Dealing with an Insurance Company After Your Accident? Why You Need a Lawyer

Mar 25, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Accident survivors rely on insurance companies to provide them with a settlement amount that covers their injury-related expenses. These essential damages can account for a victim’s current and ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 1, 2019

Mar 21, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 9 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2019 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY COMPELLED DEFENSE COUNSEL’S LAW FIRM TO DISCLOSE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY IT HAS PAID TO, AND THE TOTAL ...
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Accident Lawsuits: 6 Ways Commercial Truck Cases Are Different Than Car Wrecks

Mar 20, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

While collisions involving commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are notorious for their increased potential for serious injuries, they’ve also gained infamy for the unique and complex challenges ...
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Veteran Experiencing Hearing Loss? You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Mar 18, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The U.S. Department of Defense recently settled with 3M Company for $9.1 million upon allegations that it knowingly sold defective dual-ended Combat Ear Plugs to the U.S. military for use in combat ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of February 22, 2019

Mar 14, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 8 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2019 FIRST DISTRICT, CERTIFYING CONFLICT WITH THE THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH DISTRICTS, FINDS A TRIAL COURT’S ORDER VACATING AN ...
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South Florida Legal Guide Names Clark Fountain Partners as “Top Lawyers,” Firm as “Top Law Firm”

Mar 14, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

The 2019 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide named all six partners at Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin as “Top Lawyers.” The West Palm Beach personal injury law firm was also ...
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Do I Have to Provide Personal Information After an Accident?

Mar 11, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

In the state of Florida, all drivers have to give certain information to law enforcement after a car accident . When you make an accident report certain facts about the incident can be admissible in ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of March 1, 2019

Mar 11, 2019 • Julie Littky-Rubin

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 44, NUMBER 9 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2019 TRIAL COURT PROPERLY COMPELLED DEFENSE COUNSEL’S LAW FIRM TO DISCLOSE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY IT HAS PAID TO, AND THE TOTAL ...
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Partner David Prather Helps Women Negotiate for Salary, Cases at Mentoring Luncheon

Mar 5, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

On Wednesday, February 27th, Partner David C. Prather shared his knowledge and first-hand tips during an IMPACT lunch hosted by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers Palm Beach County Chapter. The ...
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