Overcoming Plaintiff’s Pre-Existing Injury or Condition

Douglas R. Horn
Douglas R. Horn | The Horn Law Firm, P.C.

Douglas R. Horn is Lead Attorney of The Horn Law Firm, P.C. located near Kansas City, Missouri.

On-Demand: June 21, 2024

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

In this 2-hour presentation, the 4 strategies that allow plaintiffs’ counsel to maximize settlements and awards in cases involving a pre-existing injury or condition are covered.

Beginning with the early legal work, learn how to develop persuasive evidence that gives you the upper hand in resolving the case. Become skillful in handling all types of pre-existing condition cases, including those involving prior injury, degenerative condition, chronic conditions, and psychological conditions.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Developing a Winning Foundation and Case Theme Fully
  • Fully Documenting the Pre-Existing Condition
  • Proving a Sudden Onset of Injury
  • Securing the Winning Medical Opinion
  • Maximizing Non-Economic Damages

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Douglas R. Horn_myLawCLEDouglas R. Horn | The Horn Law Firm, P.C.

Douglas R. Horn is Lead Attorney of The Horn Law Firm, P.C. located near Kansas City, Missouri. Since 1991 Mr. Horn has handled over 4000 personal injury cases with an emphasis on cases involving motor vehicle collisions. Mr. Horn is a seasoned lawyer in all aspects of personal injury law, including mediation, litigation, and trial practice. Prior to founding Horn Law, Mr. Horn practiced insurance defense and construction law.

Outside of his law practice, Mr. Horn has been a frequent presenter in the area of personal injury law, focusing on all aspects of case development. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, and all Missouri courts.

Agenda

I. Developing a Winning Foundation and Case Theme Fully | 11:00am – 11:30am

II. Fully Documenting the Pre-Existing Condition | 11:30am – 12:00pm

Break | 12:00pm – 12:10pm

III. Proving a Sudden Onset of Injury | 12:10pm – 12:30pm

IV. Securing the Winning Medical Opinion | 12:30pm – 12:50pm

V. Maximizing Non-Economic Damages | 12:50pm – 1:10pm

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