David C. Prather Obtains Settlement 10x More than Policy Limits for Client Injured in High-Speed Crash

Our client was driving along highway I-95 on her way home when she was suddenly and unexpectedly involved in a high-speed crash. The defendant driver was racing down the interstate at over 100 mph and lost control of his vehicle, striking our client from behind and causing her vehicle to spin into a nearby lane. 

The defendant then crashed into a third vehicle before coming to a stop. Despite the fact that the defendant driver was reckless in his driving, his insurance company failed to tender his policy limits upon our firm’s request and denied liability for the accident. 

Notably, the defendant driver’s insurance company failed to interview a key witness to the accident who confirmed the defendant’s reckless and egregious conduct and advised that our client was not at fault for the accident.

In spite of the clear and uncontroverted negligence, as well as the eyewitness’ statement confirming what happened, the defendant driver’s insurance company failed to timely tender their policy limits. Thereafter, firm partner, David C. Prather, filed a lawsuit and rejected the subsequent tender of the driver’s policy limits.

Within 30-days of filing the lawsuit, the defendant’s insurance company agreed to pay 10x the defendant driver’s policy limits for the accident in order to avoid a potential trial and bad faith action due to their insured’s blatant negligence and his insurance company’s failure to timely tender his policy limits. 

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Partners Mark W. Clark, Donald R. Fountain Jr., Nancy La Vista, David C. Prather, Julie H. Littky-Rubin, and Ben J. Whitman will be featured in the prestigious publication, which is highly regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Read More

Attorney Jennifer A. Dinetz Re-Elected Treasurer of Palm Beach County’s Florida Association of Women Lawyers

“Jennifer embodies the dedication and values necessary to advocate for all women lawyers,” said Julie Littky-Rubin, partner and past president. “The nomination and re-election are evidence of her commitment to her peers and the law. I’m confident that Jennifer will continue to serve the members of Palm Beach County well,” Littky-Rubin continued.

Attorney Daniel Walker Appointed to Board of Directors of Florida Justice Association’s Young Lawyers Section

Mr. Walker was appointed to serve on the FJA’s Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors at the organization’s annual convention. 

Candidates appointed to the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Justice Association are attorneys under 36 years of age and have been practicing for less than 11 years. As with the organization as a whole, the Young Lawyers Section is actively involved in the organization’s goals of protecting the civil justice system.

GM Recalls Over 484K Full-Size SUVs for Faulty Seat Belt Assembly

The Issue: A seat belt with a defective rivet may not restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death during a crash. 

Models Recalled: 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats.

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10-Year-Old Girl Shot & Killed Woman at Orlando Apartment Complex Family Retains Clark Fountain

During the argument, Isaac struck the victim, who hit back. The argument turned deadly when Isaac’s 10-year-old daughter pulled a gun from her mother’s bag and then shot the victim twice, killing her.

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