What The Doctors Didn’t Immediately Notice Some time ago I had a client, a middle-aged man, who had been involved in a violent t-bone collision.The driver at fault had run a red light and broadsided my client’s vehicle. Thankfully, paramedics arrived on the scene and…
COVID-19 Update: Injury lawyer Doug Horn offers free phone and video conference consultations to help those who are currently dealing with claim adjusters. Here are some tips that will help you get the claim you deserve. We want you equipped to receive fair and…
As a Kansas City injury lawyer over the past 25 years, I have handled hundreds of cases in which seniors have been negligently injured. While many of those cases are the result of a motor vehicle accident, I also have represented quite a few seniors who have been victim of a slip and fall or other types of accidents. (more…)
My law practice, which is concentrated in handling motor vehicle accident cases, has changed dramatically over the last 8 years. Since 2009, I have a steady increase in the number of collisions caused by drivers who I suspect were using a cell phone while driving. However, because cell phone use behind the wheel is rarely admitted by drivers who cause crashes, it is important to identify independent evidence in an investigation that can lead to the conclusion that the driver at fault was engaged in manipulating a cell phone just before the crash. (more…)
You may already know the importance of hiring an attorney for your accident or injury. Having a legal consultation after a car accident could be the fastest way to expediting your recovery – both financially and emotionally. The team at Horn Law knows how many…
Unfortunately, preventable injuries are a common occurrence in life. What is important to keep in mind, however, is that if you are injured in an accident, you should seek legal representation right away. Even if your injury is not one of the more common injuries,…
You already know that it is in your best interest to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident, but not just any attorney will do. You need to hire a team of attorneys who specialize in your type of injury, and most importantly, attorneys…
While it is true that, in an accident involving injury, the victim should receive a fair and FULL insurance settlement from the insurance company for the responsible party. A detailed study conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), concluded that the payouts in personal injury…
After the holidays, everyone is out testing their latest gadgets and toys. One of the more popular purchases for Christmas 2015 was the new hoverboard. While they’ve been out for a few months, hoverboards have already tallied up an excessive number of injuries – ranging…
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…
