David C. Prather Secures 1.4M Settlement in Tractor-Trailer Crash

Our client was completing a delivery of corn in western Palm Beach County when the tractor-trailer he was operating was t-boned at a busy intersection. The defendant was also operating a tractor-trailer when he failed to stop at a red light striking our client as he was crossing the intersection.

As a result of the crash, our client suffered significant orthopedic injuries and underwent a cervical spine fusion at the C3-4, C4-5, and C6-7 levels in his neck and also underwent extensive physical therapy. 

Due to the permanent nature of the client’s injuries, he was forced to retire from working as an independent tractor-trailer driver several years earlier than he had planned. 

Partner David C. Prather successfully obtained the 1.4M Settlement, which will help to offset the client’s living expenses during his “golden years” in retirement.

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At the event, Don covered How to Effectively and Efficiently Resolve Cases that Don’t Try including: 

• Determining Which Cases To Try
• Goals, Goal, Goals: Plaintiff Attorneys v. Defense Attorneys v. Courtroom
• Case Strategy: Expected Delays and How To Combat Defense Actions
• Case Resolution: The Best Outcome for Our Clients

At the event, David gave a persuasive closing statement for the group to identify the Do’s and Dont’s of Closing Statements including: 

• Importance of Chronology
• Arguing With a Theme
• Videotaped Testimony
• Incorporating Charts, Graphs and Diagrams
• Arguing the Evidence and Cite Consequences for Failing to Act
• Keeping the Jurors Engaged
• Why You Should Never Attack Opposing Counsel

In their presentation, partners Nancy La Vista, Julie Littky-Rubin and attorney Shana Nogues covered Trial, Tribulations & Practical Tips including: 

• General tips on “The Trial”
• Preservation issues in Jury Selection
• Strategic uses of Motions of Limine
• The Importance of the Pre-Trial Stipulation
• Knowing your Complaint
• Objections
• Admitting Evidence
• Openings and Closings

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