Recent Cases

Over $14 million collected in verdicts and settlements over the past 5 years alone.

At Horn Law we concentrate in personal injury law and we handle many types of cases, including injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical/pharmacy error, and dangerous conditions. No matter what the circumstances, we dedicate our full professional resources in order to maximize our client’s recovery.

Although our track record dates back to the early 1990s, the sample of cases below represents some of the notable verdicts and settlements obtained in the last several years. Because many of our most significant cases involve confidential settlements, we are unable to publish monetary recoveries or other important terms of the settlement.

The majority of our cases are in Missouri; however, we frequently handle cases in other states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Iowa, and other states across the U.S..

Auto Accidents

Motor vehicle accident cases represent a large portion of our case load. Most commonly, we represent persons who have suffered injury to their head (brain), neck, back, arms, and legs. During the last 2 years, we have recovered over $1,200,000.00 in “out-of-court” policy limits settlements.

We obtained a $375,000.00 settlement for a man who suffered a herniated lumbar disc in an auto accident. Because the accident happened while our client was in the course of his employment, our client also recovered worker’s compensation benefits.

A 36 year-old man who suffered extensive soft tissue injuries to his neck and back received a $325,000.00 settlement in a litigated case. This was an excellent recovery because our client had a history of pre-existing injury.

A lawsuit was brought against two large auto insurance companies in order to compensate a woman injured in an accident by a phantom vehicle. Prior to litigation neither insurance company offered a settlement. The claims were brought pursuant to uninsured motorist coverage and the case was settled for $220,282.00.

A Kansas case was settled before litigation for a passenger who suffered a non-surgical back fracture. The case involved a one vehicle rollover accident where the vehicle went down a steep embankment and came to rest in a ditch. A confidential settlement was reached.

Truck Accidents
Horn Law has a concentration in handling injury and death cases resulting from truck accidents. Cases involving a trucking accident are complex and require experienced legal representation. The state and federal laws applicable to both truck drivers and trucking companies are complex and frequently change. Immediate investigation and legal representation are of substantial benefit.

A husband and wife recovered $120,000.00 for soft tissue injuries they suffered in a chain-reaction accident caused by a truck on I-35 in Kansas. The trucking firm refused to offer fair compensation prior to Horn Law filing a lawsuit. The case was settled shortly before trial.

A confidential settlement was reached for an elderly man who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken pelvis and head trauma when he was side-swiped by a semi-truck on a state highway. The case was litigated in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

A confidential settlement was reached with several defendants for a client who suffered a sudden onset of neck injury eventually requiring pain management treatment. The settlement with the trucking firm was particularly successful because of evidence there was pre-existing injury and a prior accident.

A confidential settlement was reached for a passenger who suffered a fractured cervical spine and permanent disability when a commercial truck slid off the interstate into a roadside ditch. The case was difficult because our client was considered an “unauthorized passenger” and the fault of the driver was unclear.

Motorcycle Accidents

Horn Law routinely represents clients and families of those severely injured or killed in a motorcycle accident. Over the years we have handled a variety of motorcycle accidents, most involving head or serious orthopedic injuries. Legal representation is crucial as many insurance companies attempt to place the blame on the motorcyclist. Many motorcycle/auto collisions happen because the driver of the auto was not exercising the highest degree of care in driving their vehicle.

A $909,000.00 wrongful death settlement was obtained for the parents of a 17 year-old motorcyclist killed on a dangerous stretch of highway in Jackson County, Missouri.

$100,000.00 was recovered for our client in 2 different settlements relating to a motorcycle vs. car collision where our client suffered knee and leg injuries.

A motorcyclist suffered severe head injuries when he was propelled onto the hood of the car driven by a negligent driver. Although our client was wearing a helmet, permanent head injuries resulted and a large settlement took into account the permanent disability of the head injury.

A liability claim was made against a community college on the basis that they negligently conducted a motorcycle safety course on wet pavement. During the course, a woman suffered leg injuries when her motorcycle fell on her during the course as a direct result of the wet pavement. The case was settled shortly before trial.

A settlement was made before litigation for our client who was hit from the rear, propelled top the pavement, and suffered multiple injuries. The collision happened just minutes after our client had purchased the motorcycle. A maximum recovery was obtained.

Drunk Driving Collisions

Horn Law is very aggressive in representing victims of drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In many cases, early investigations, done right after the accident, were critical to securing evidence and obtaining a fair and full case settlement.

A settlement of $85,000.00 for a husband and wife who suffered soft tissues injuries because of the negligence of a drunk driver. The settlement represented an excellent recovery because the couple’s medical bills were less than $10,000.00 and neither suffered permanent injury.

A settlement for a man injured in a violent pick-up truck/work truck collision that occurred late at night. The defendant was an out-of-state construction worker who was heavily intoxicated. In addition to a substantial settlement, our client also received worker’s compensation benefits in the form of medical treatment for his leg injury and payments while he was off work from his injuries.

Horn Law represented a physician who suffered a permanent hand/wrist injury after being hit by a drunk driver. The collision occurred in Columbia, Missouri. The case was significant because the injury interfered with the physician’s ability to treat patients.

A case settlement was reached just before a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri involving an out-of-state couple seriously injured by a drunk driver. The defendant was an employee on a business trip who was drinking alone when he decided to leave his hotel. The case settlement was confidential and involved payment by the drunk driver’s employer.

Medical Error

Horn Law routinely represents clients and families of those severely injured or killed by medical errors. Medical Error cases involve substantial financial investment and aggressive representation, including early investigation and preservation of evidence.

A wrongful death claim brought against two doctors on the basis of two medical errors. The first medical error involved a doctor who failed to properly read radiology film. The second error involved a failure to detect a cancerous tumor. Confidential settlements were reached with both doctors prior to trial for the family.

A $1 million dollar plus verdict in favor of a woman against a surgeon and a resident physician who prematurely removed a breathing tube from the patient after a weight reduction surgery. The case was tried in Jackson County, Missouri.

A $241,000.00 verdict in favor of our client and against a negligent doctor who failed to schedule a pelvic ultrasound. Our client later was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The case was tried in Platte County, Missouri.

A 6 figure confidential settlement for our client was reached in a medical case that involved negligent treatment of post-surgical infection. The defendant was a doctor who refused to take responsibility for the post-surgical care of a patient who had a hernia surgery.

Our firm represented a 3 week old infant who fell victim to hospital nursing error as a direct result of an IV infiltration. The infant recovered and the case was settled with the hospital. The case was significant because the hospital specialized in pediatric care.

Horn Law brought suit in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas involving an allegation of an unnecessary nasal surgery. Our expert doctors testified that the defendant made a serious mis-judgment that failed to meet the standard of care. This testimony swung the case in our client’s favor and a settlement was reached before trial.

Pharmacy Error

Since 2005, Horn Law has handled over 120 pharmacy error cases in 36 states. Approximately 60% of our cases involve a prescription filled with a wrong medication. 23% of the cases involve a wrong dosage. We regularly take on cases against Walgreen’s, CVS, Rite-Aid, Wal-Mart, Target, and a host of other large retail pharmacies.

When we agree to take on a pharmacy error case, it is our primary objective to obtain a fair and full recovery for our client. A by-product of our case is that pharmacies will have an incentive to improve procedures in order that the risk of future errors be minimized.

Horn Law was lead counsel for a Minnesota woman who was afflicted with significant skin lesions following a pharmacy error involving a prescription that was being transferred from one pharmacy to another pharmacy. A confidential settlement was reached after the parties entered into a mediation.

A confidential settlement was obtained for a Virginia woman who became pregnant after receiving incorrect instructions regarding a birth control prescription from a mail-order pharmacy.

Horn Law represented the mother and father of an infant who nearly died because of a prescription error made by a pharmacist employed by a large chain pharmacy. This was a case where the defendant corporation was challenging both liability and damages. A confidential settlement was obtained for a young child who suffered alleged memory loss due to a mis-filled prescription in Texas.

We have successfully settled over 25 cases involving pharmacy mistakes involving anti-depressant medications. Patients who depend upon these medications for their mental and emotional well-being go through severe pain, suffering, and discomfort when there is a sudden withdrawal of the medication due to the wrong medication or dosage being dispensed.

Work/Industrial Accidents

Over $1 million in worker compensation settlements over the last 3 years.

A confidential settlement was reached during trial for a maintenance employee who suffered significant burns in a fire at a large manufacturing plant. The accident occurred in a confined space and was caused because our client was using unsafe lighting equipment. The light fell to the ground and ignited a fire in the confined space. Our client was unable to escape from his ladder without suffering severe burns.

We successfully handled a worker’s compensation claim where the injured worker, our client, developed RSD and was eventually deemed to be entitled to life-time benefits.

A confidential settlement for a Missouri truck driver who was injured out-of-state in an unloading accident. The party responsible for the un-loading disputed liability and claimed our client contributed to his own injury. The case was settled prior to trial in the U.S. District Court.

Dangerous Conditions

Horn Law routinely represents clients who are severely injured due to dangerous conditions. A by-product of our case is that businesses will have an incentive to improve customer safety.

A wrongful death settlement was reached for the mother and father of a young boy who died as a result of a hotel swimming pool drowning. During the case, we uncovered key information concerning the maintenance of the pool that led to the settlement.

A confidential settlement was reached for a pregnant lady and her unborn child who both suffered toxic exposure to carbon monoxide in her workplace. The case was brought against a local construction firm and a national manufacturer of machinery used in construction.

Dangerous steps at a large hotel caused our client to fall and suffer multiple injuries, including permanent injuries to her knees. The case was resolved at mediation after we demonstrated that the stair case in question had been neglected and not properly maintained with a non-slip surface. Although the hotel put up a vigorous defense, a large confidential settlement was reached.

We obtained a jury verdict of $94,500.00 in a case involving a slip and fall on water at a grocery store. Prior to trial in the Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court, the defense attorneys for the grocery store had offered a very small settlement.

A full confidential settlement was reached for a woman who suffered a severe knee injury requiring surgical repair when she slipped on a substance, possibly soap, in the middle of the main aisle on a large outlet store.

A settlement of $224,000.00 for our client in her claims against the City of Kansas City, Missouri after she suffered multiple leg fractures when she slipped on the ice formed after a water main leak in front of her house. The evidence revealed, after months of legal discovery, the water main leak was a chronic leak that had never been adequately repaired even though the city had notice of the leak.

$100,000.00 settlement was reached, without litigation, for a man who suffered a shoulder injury when he slipped and fell on a slippery deck. The man was walking across the deck, adjacent to a hot tub, when he slipped on moss or some other substance that had formed near the base of the hot tub.

Other Accidents Causing Serious Injury

A confidential settlement was reached with a large railroad in favor of a young mother who collided with a locomotive at an unprotected crossing in rural Missouri. The evidence, including the recordings from the train’s “black box,” revealed that the train engineer failed to sound its horn as the train approached the crossing.

We represented a young man who suffered severe injuries to his neck/throat when he drove a go-cart into a single steel cable barricade while in a city park. The city disputed liability even through we produced evidence that the cable was in disrepair and the city had notice of this fact. A 6 figure settlement was reached prior to trial.

We obtained a $37,000.00 recovery for a client who suffered a leg laceration when cut by shattered glass at an indoor sports facility.

A farm accident in Nebraska where our client suffered lower extremity injuries when 2 bales of hay, weighing over 1,000 pounds, were pushed off a flat-bed truck in a loading accident. The case was settled prior to litigation for a confidential amount.

An ATV accident in which a teenager lost his arm when he ran into a tree. The liability was based on the fact that the owners of the ATV had given permission to use the ATV on their property without supervision or safety considerations. The case was successfully settled prior to trial.

Over the recent past, we have successfully represented children from Missouri and Kansas who were attacked by vicious dogs and suffered severe bite wounds and permanent scarring. Including a case where a child, who was visiting his father in Arkansas, was bitten on the face by a pit bull.