by The Horn Law Firm | Dec 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
Punitive damages are designed to punish, not compensate. They punish a defendant for their actions, and can be awarded as long as actual damages have been encountered, even if those damages result in a minor reward. The egregious conduct by the defendant is often the...
by The Horn Law Firm | Dec 28, 2015 | Distracted Driving
The statistics regarding distracted driving in the nation are on the rise, but that doesn’t just apply to passenger vehicles. In fact, there have been significant increases in the number of distractions for truck drivers that use hands-free and hand-held devices...
by The Horn Law Firm | Dec 21, 2015 | Distracted Driving
The holiday season is here, which means everyone is receiving the latest and greatest for gifts. It is not uncommon these days for someone to receive at least one technological device, whether it is a smartphone, tablet, health tool, etc. However, if you have received...
by The Horn Law Firm | Dec 21, 2015 | Nursing Home Abuse
When someone’s health or medical condition limits their activity capabilities, they may spend a large majority of their time in bed or sitting in a chair. As a result, they often sit in the same position for a long time – even hours. As their skin rests...
by The Horn Law Firm | Dec 14, 2015 | Distracted Driving
AAA released a study recently that has shed new light on distracted driving. In this study, released earlier in November, AAA found that hands-free technology is just as dangerous as using the device itself. They say hands-free technology’s effects could linger...