Our plain objective at Horn Law is to devote our full professional abilities and resources to maximize your insurance compensation recovery in the most timely matter possible. Following is how we go about getting your case off to the best start.

It is important that you first get legal consultation before talking to any insurance representatives. Please be aware that insurance companies and their claim adjusters do not work in your favor, instead it is their objective to save money and minimize your claim.

Legal Consultation:

After we have a complete understanding of the facts and circumstances surrounding the accident injury, in the initial consultations we can communicate our strategy concerning the legal and medical issues. We also learn how the injury has affected your life and what we need to do to get on the road to recovery. We will also identify the legal, medical, and insurance issues that we need to resolve. The initial consultations are free.

Horn Law's Principal Partner, Doug Horn, is available to conduct initial consultations and investigations. Where appropriate, Laurie DelPercio, our Lead Litigation Attorney, will also join in initial consultations and investigations.

Our primary office is in Independence, Missouri, however we have consultations across Missouri. Hospital and home consultations can be arranged with Mr. Horn to meet the convenience of the clients and their family.

Investigation:

Along with the consultations, we perform complete investigations necessary to get the jump on the case. Preserving evidence, photographs, witness statements, etc. are a vital aspect to maximizing your insurance recovery. Quite often, we will engage an independent investigator to help intensify our efforts and get valuable information quickly.

The medical aspects of your case also need to be investigated. While every case has special considerations, we are committed to you receiving the best possible medical treatment and recommendations. Your physical recovery is important to us.

Damages:

Damages are the past, present, and future loss you have suffered because of the accident. Your damages are both economic and non-economic. For example, your economic damages may include medical bills, lost income, prescription expenses, mileage expenses, etc.. Your non-economic damages may include loss of sleep, pain, suffering, discomfort, disability, the inability to due certain activities, mental and emotional strain and stress, etc..

It is important for us to properly document all of your damages. We need to be very thorough and make sure every damage is noted and accounted for. This will be of high importance as we consider settlement negotiations. We can also outline recommendations in order that your damages can be properly documented and preserved.

Other Important Information:

At Horn Law we prepare every case as if we are going to have to try your case to a jury. In personal injury claims there are no shortcuts. Our clients deserve maximum recovery and they need a lawyer willing to take whatever steps necessary to secure the best result.

In some cases, litigation is necessary. If we recommend litigation, we will consult with you as to the advantages and disadvantages to litigation. Our track record will show that we have litigated many different types of personal injury claims to a very successful resolution. Most definitely, litigation is where our hard work and preparations make a substantial difference for our clients.

Many clients ask us about "case value". This is a usually a difficult question to answer, especially at the outset of a case. However, as settlement negotiations begin, we think in terms of "verdict value". Verdict value is the true measure of any personal injury case and it takes into account many factors, including what has happened in similar cases.

Every investment we make in a case, from start to finish, is designed to increase the verdict value of your case. We will not stop until your best interests are met.