Recent Blog Posts

Workers’ Compensation For Volunteers

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on October 16, 2019

It may seem counterintuitive to think that a volunteer could ever qualify as an employee, going by colloquial meaning of the words. However, in Florida, there are certain circumstances under which a volunteer does qualify as an employee, at least for workers’ compensation purposes, and thus, might possibly be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits… Read More »

Wrong-Way Crashes In Florida

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on October 9, 2019

An auto accident will never be a welcome event, but wrong-way crashes, where someone strikes you head-on while traveling in the wrong lane, are arguably some of the most frightening. These crashes are unfortunately too common in Florida, and if you are unfortunate enough to experience one, it is critical for you to know… Read More »

Recovering For A Florida Spinal Injury

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on October 6, 2019

One of the worst types of injuries in terms of rehabilitation time and medical bills is an injury to the spinal cord or vertebrae. If you have been unfortunate enough to sustain a spinal injury, seeking out an experienced legal professional well versed in these cases can be a huge help toward getting your… Read More »

Workers Compensation And The Construction Industry

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on September 16, 2019

Most businesses in Florida have to carry workers’ compensation insurance, but the construction industry is a particularly unique case. Florida law has special restrictions and requirements for construction companies, because the field is so uniformly dangerous – the Occupational Safety & Health Administration estimates that approximately 20 percent of all fatalities at work are… Read More »

Florida Premises Liability 101

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on September 6, 2019

If you are injured in your own home, very often you have no one to blame but yourself. If you are injured on someone else’s property, however, it may be possible for you to seek compensation if their negligence caused your harm. This theory is called premises liability, and Florida’s law of premises liability… Read More »

Showing “Objective Evidence of Injury” In Workers’ Compensation Cases

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on August 29, 2019

In order for an injured worker to be eligible for workers’ compensation, they must show “objective evidence of injury,” meaning that “pain and subjective complaints” are not sufficient to establish that a long-term injury has actually taken place. This provision can make some cases much more difficult to prevail in, especially if a worker… Read More »

Workers’ Compensation & Repetitive Stress Injuries

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on August 20, 2019

Most of the time, one imagines workers’ compensation to cover injuries like falls or industrial accidents. However, in certain situations, an employee can also file a claim for workers’ compensation if you have sustained a repetitive stress injury (RSI) while on the job. It can be difficult to prevail on this type of claim… Read More »

Finding The Right Personal Injury Lawyer

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on August 12, 2019

If you have been injured in an accident, it can feel as though you have nowhere to turn, and the idea of finding an attorney to help you get your medical bills paid can feel even more overwhelming. Finding the right personal injury lawyer to help you with your case is an undertaking that… Read More »

Traumatic Brain Injuries & Personal Injury Cases

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on July 31, 2019

The idea of traumatic brain injury (TBI) frightens many people, most of all because they occur much more often than people believe. While seeking compensation for medical bills or other losses will not replace what you may have lost post-TBI, it can help cover expenses that you may need to incur in order to… Read More »

Florida Slip-and-Fall Law Favors Businesses

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on July 16, 2019

The slip and fall accident is one of the oldest stories in the book. A person slips on the floor of a business or of another person’s home, and tries to bring suit under a theory of negligence to try and recover for their medical bills and lost wages. In Florida, this is much… Read More »

Verdicts & Settlements

$300,000 Auto Accident

For plaintiff who suffered a neck injury and cervical surgery as a result of a low-speed rear-end accident with car damage less than $1,000

$400,000 Whistleblower
Claim

Confidential settlement for SEC whistleblower who suffered retaliation.

$250,000 Auto Accident

For plaintiff who suffered a neck injury and resulting cervical disc replacement surgery due to car pulling out in front of him.

$100,000 Worker’s Compensation

Settlement for housekeeper who injured back while working for theme park hotel.

$400,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for Plaintiff who was injured after being forced off the road by a tractor trailer sustaining neck injuries.

$105,000 Slip and Fall

Settlement for man who slipped in freshly mopped bathroom where there was failure to warn of the wet floor.

$200,000 Worker’s Compensation

Settlement for housekeeper who injured back while working for theme park hotel.

$500,000 Negligence

For a Plaintiff was hit by a tractor trailer sustaining back injuries.

$104,118 Homeowner’s
Insurance Claim

Claim resolved after our involvement and appraisal – Insurance company previously only agreed to pay $52,800 for repairs to client’s house, barn, and fence.

$400,000 Worker’s Compensation

Settlement for worker who injured back and hips while on the job.

$250,000 Securities Investment
Fraud Result

Settlement for retired couple who lost important annuity benefits when their financial advisor wrongfully had them withdraw funds from their annuity only to purchase a new annuities to earn more commissions.

$200,000 Auto Accident

For plaintiff who suffered neck injury and micro disc surgery as a result of a rear-end accident.

$3,000,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for a motorcyclist hit by a tourist driving a rental car.

$70,000 Slip and Fall

Settlement for man who slipped and fell at bowling alley where alley failed to clean lanes.

$100,000 Worker’s Compensation

Plus on a previously denied neck surgery authorized and paid for by employer for chef who suffered an electric shock injury at work.

$1,250,000 Auto Accident

Settlement involving an automobile accident with injuries to the Plaintiff’s lower extremities.

$5,000,000 Worker’s Compensation

Recovered on a worker’s compensation claim for a woman who sustained serious lung issues as result of inhalation of toxic discharge from a nearby concrete plant.

$3,000,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for a motorcyclist hit by a tourist driving a rental car.

$80,000 Homeowner’s
Insurance Claim

Settlement on previously denied storm damage claim that severely damaged mobile home’s roof and led to black mold. Client was able to replace mobile home with a brand new home.

$6,000,000 Worker’s Compensation

In benefits to injured worker on previously denied claim for treatment for head injury and related complications.

$396,843 Securities Investment
Fraud Result

Confidential settlement for couple whose life insurance agent misappropriated nearly their entire life insurance investment.

$400,000 Negligence

Settlement for Plaintiff who was injured after being forced off the road by a tractor trailer sustaining neck injuries.

$500,000 Auto Accident

For a Plaintiff was hit by a tractor trailer sustaining back injuries.

$200,000 Worker’s Compensation

Settlement for banquet manager at major theme park hotel who injured back while lifting a table.

$1,150,000 Worker’s Compensation

Recovered worker’s compensation claim involving scaffolding.

$1,850,000 Trucking
Accident

Tractor trailer driver lied to police at scene but we were able to prove his version of events was wrong and recover for the family of a woman killed as a result of the tractor trailer driver’s negligence.

$1,000,000 Negligence

Settlement for a Plaintiff injured by a defective electric scooter.

$1,000,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for million motorcycle accident involving head injury.

$1,000,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for automobile accident involving death of a pedestrian caused by the negligence of a drunk driver. This settlement represented the total policy limits.

$350,000 Negligence

For eye injuries sustained by minor at local theme park due to negligent display of fireworks.

$114,000 Securities Investment
Fraud Result

Settlement against national brokerage firm and financial advisor for a brother and sister who were victims of churning and unauthorized options trading in their retirement accounts.

$400,000 Whistleblower
Claim

Confidential settlement for SEC whistleblower who suffered retaliation.

Client Testimonials

“Hank and Bonnie were worth their weight in gold to me and my case. My experience as a Client at Hornsby Law is extremely positive from the very beginning phone call to Angel at the front desk, to closing everything out months later, they were on top of everything every step of the way.”
– Tommy H. –
“Fantastic Lawyer! No it’s not an oxymoron. Hank is truly a professional and knows exactly what he’s doing. He’s personable and upfront. I was kept abreast of what was going on. And he absolutely was vested in my best interest. He proved to be a genuine one-of-a-kind person in the end. Bonnie and Angel are both sweethearts. I highly recommend this practice.”
– Kimberly W. –
“I had a great experience with Hank and Bonnie working on my auto accident case. They were able to negotiate a higher settlement with the insurance company and lower medical bills. Leaving me with more compensation for my injuries.”
– David S. –