Distracted Driving Responsible for Increase in Roadway Deaths, Experts Say

Aug 31, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

Today, the risks of distracted driving are well known to any reasonable motorist. This is due in large part to awareness campaigns, new laws that prohibit certain forms of distraction (including ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of August 18, 2017

Aug 30, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 33 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2017 NO ERROR IN GRANTING DIRECTED VERDICT FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE--NO COMPETENT SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE ...

5 Things to Know About Your Rights as a Pedestrian Accident Victim

Aug 29, 2017 • Clark Fountain

Florida is a popular place to explore on foot, but pedestrians on public roadways face risks anytime they find themselves near motor vehicle traffic. As the most vulnerable individuals on our roads, ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of August 11, 2017

Aug 23, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 32 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 2017 EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT AWARD OF LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY--TRIAL COURT ABUSED DISCRETION IN DENYING DEFENDANT’S ...

NBC Investigation Reports on Dangerous Boat Industry Practices & Pending Boat Design Defect Case Handled by Clark Fountain

Aug 21, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

Lawsuits filed by two families devastated as a result of recreational boating accidents – including one lawsuit filed on behalf of a Florida family by Firm Partner Don Fountain , from Clark, Fountain, ...

How Product Liability Cases Can Benefit Public Safety

Aug 17, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

When manufacturers of consumer products, pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and automobiles release their products on the market, they have a legal obligation to ensure those products are safe for ...

Clark Fountain Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

Aug 16, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin is happy to announce that several of our firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion to The Best Lawyers in America © by U.S. News ®! Regarded ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of August 16, 2017

Aug 16, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 31 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2017 COURT REVERSES FOR NEW TRIAL IN AN ACCIDENT CASE WHERE JUDGE ERRED IN MAKING THREE MATERIAL EVIDENTIARY RULINGS. Stewart ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of July 28, 2017

Aug 9, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 30 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 28, 2017 FOURTH DISTRICT REVERSES BIG VERDICT AND DIRECTS NEGLIGENCE IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT. The Las Olas Holding Company v. Demella ...

Ford Agrees to Cover Costs of Repair of Police Version of Ford Explorer as Federal Regulators Expand Investigation into Ford Explorer Exhaust Fume Leaks

Aug 3, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

Federal regulators from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be expanding its ongoing investigation into exhaust leaks in Ford Explorer SUVs. The expanded investigation will ...

The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of July 21, 2017

Aug 2, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 42, NUMBER 29 CASES FROM THE WEEK OF JULY 21, 2017 ERROR TO ENTER SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT GOLF CLUB WHOSE EMPLOYEE SERVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO GOLFER SUBSEQUENTLY ...

Above Ground Pools, Design Issues & Personal Injury

Aug 1, 2017 • Clark Fountain Staff

Enjoying time is the pool is a popular pastime for Floridians who want to cool off and make the most of summer. While pools can be a great source of entertainment and exercise, there are always risks, ...

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