Much of my work as a personal injury lawyer has been dedicated to helping people recover from a serious injury- a sudden onset of injury that requires extended medical treatments and rehabilitation. While the medical recovery is always the priority in a case involving a serious injury, the legal recovery is important. This is especially true in cases where the injury results in longer-range consequences. In handling a wide variety of cases over 30 years, I have gained an elevated understanding on the loss of quality of life associated with a serious injury. Beyond the pain, discomfort, and p ..read more

Nobody knows quite what it is like to be injured until it happens to you or someone you love. A sudden onset of injury can turn your life upside down. You can’t move or function anyway close to normal. You are worried, concerned, and frustrated. You are also uncertain about the future. You also may be unsure about how this is going to be taken care from an insurance process. That is where we can help. Right from the start, my priority is to take care of immediate issues. There are always immediate issues that require our help after an accident injury. Then it is on to the early legal work ..read more

Frequently I am involved in cases where a person has suffered a head injury and is eventually diagnosed with “MTBI” or mild traumatic brain injury. As a personal injury lawyer, I normally see the MTBI diagnosis when the injured person continues to experience symptoms associated with head injury like headaches, dizziness, loss of concentration, etc. I rarely see a MTBI diagnosis where the symptoms from the concussion have resolved. Continuing symptoms are something to be concerned about. In fact, some experts think it is inaccurate to classify any type of head injury as “mild”. As I dra ..read more

When it comes to obtaining a fair, full, and maximum injury settlement for my injured client, loss of quality evidence is a key factor. Here are 3 categories of evidence I focus on when building my case. Sudden Onset of Injury The important evidence detailing an injured person’s loss in quality of life includes the following: Evidence of the immediate disruption of life, including pain, suffering, emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, loss in freedom of movement, and the anxieties related to a sudden onset of injury. Evidence of on-going pain and physical restrictions, including the ..read more

Given high inflation, it is probably no surprise that the cost of being involved in a motor vehicle collision has increased substantially over the past year, especially if you have been injured. But it is not just the financial impact of a car accident that is contributing to higher costs. The reality is that, across the nation, there are more dangerous drivers causing more violent collisions. These types of collisions often result in more serious injury thereby increasing the overall cost of the collision. In addition to medical expense and loss of income, one of the most significant costs ..read more

I concentrate my law practice in representing individuals who have suffered a head, neck, and other serious injury in motor vehicle collisions caused by reckless drivers. A significant number of my cases involve head trauma resulting in a diagnosed concussion. My responsibility is to obtain a fair, full, and maximum legal recovery. Here are some important things I think about in every concussion cases. Concussion Diagnosis Concussions are commonly classified based upon symptoms experienced by the concussed person. The common symptoms associated with a concussion can include headache, dizzine ..read more

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One of my biggest concerns as a parent of teenagers was keeping them safe while driving. It is that concern that led me to publishing, Teen Driver Protection – Tips For Keeping Your Child Safe Behind The Wheel. So here it is, a guide book to help you instill a safe driving approach in your children that is an easy download with the link below. https://hornlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/10-tips-revised.pdf   Because my mission is to protect teen drivers, I would like to put this guide book in the hands of as many as possible. Please consider sharing this post with your circle of ..read more

The Horn Law Firm. P.C. are injury lawyers who concentrate their law practice in motor vehicle accidents that cause head, neck, back, and other serious injuries. They frequently represent persons who have suffered a head injury or concussion after a violent car collision. Horn Law’s Lead Attorney Doug Horn comments on the important considerations that follow a sudden onset of concussion. 1. Proper Concussion Evaluation People talk and often want to meet with me several days after a car accident. In many cases they had immediate head and neck pain after the collision which developed into more ..read more

The Horn Law Firm. P.C. are injury lawyers who concentrate their law practice in motor vehicle accidents that cause head, neck, back, and other serious injuries. They frequently represent persons who have suffered a head injury or concussion after a violent car collision. Horn Law’s Lead Attorney Doug Horn comments on the important considerations that follow a sudden onset of concussion. 1. Proper Concussion Evaluation People talk and often want to meet with me several days after a car accident. In many cases they had immediate head and neck pain after the collision which developed into more ..read more