Category Archives: Wrongful Death

Workers’ Compensation and Wrongful Death

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on March 7, 2017

While most of the time, workers’ compensation claims deal with significant injury on the job, it can also cover issues involving wrongful death. If your loved one has died as a result of injuries sustained on the job, you may be entitled to compensation. However, when workers’ compensation comes into play, such a lawsuit… Read More »

Damages for Wrongful Death in Florida

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on December 28, 2016

Losing a loved one, especially in a preventable accident, is often one of the worst experiences of one’s life. Having it be due to the negligence of another party adds more nightmares to an already-painful situation, but at least it is often possible to seek damages from a liable party if it can be… Read More »

Wrongful Death Claims

By Larry Hornsby | Posted on March 18, 2015

Losing a loved one in an accident can leave you feeling raw, angry, and lost. If your loved one’s death was caused by another individual’s negligence or reckless behavior, you might have grounds for a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is very similar to a personal injury claim in that an individual… Read More »

Verdicts & Settlements

$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.

$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.

$105,000 Slip and Fall

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

$500,000 Auto Accident

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

$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.

$1,000,000 Negligence

Settlement for a Plaintiff injured by a defective electric scooter.

$400,000 Whistleblower
Claim

Confidential settlement for SEC whistleblower who suffered retaliation.

$200,000 Auto Accident

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

$400,000 Auto Accident

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

$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.

$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.

$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.

$200,000 Worker’s Compensation

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

$100,000 Worker’s Compensation

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

$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

$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.

$1,000,000 Auto Accident

Settlement for million motorcycle accident involving head injury.

$1,150,000 Worker’s Compensation

Recovered worker’s compensation claim involving scaffolding.

$200,000 Worker’s Compensation

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

$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.

$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.

$400,000 Negligence

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

$3,000,000 Auto Accident

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

$3,000,000 Auto Accident

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

$396,843 Securities Investment
Fraud Result

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

$500,000 Negligence

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

$400,000 Whistleblower
Claim

Confidential settlement for SEC whistleblower who suffered retaliation.

$350,000 Negligence

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

$70,000 Slip and Fall

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

$400,000 Worker’s Compensation

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

$6,000,000 Worker’s Compensation

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

$1,250,000 Auto Accident

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

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. –