Non-Economic Damages: Use of non-traditional evidence, expanding the scope, and structuring a case for the fullest measure of recovery

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. Since 1991 Mr. Horn has handled over 4000 personal injury cases with an emphasis on cases involving motor vehicle collisions.

On-Demand: September 18, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Developing solid non-economic damages evidence is one of the primary ways plaintiff’s counsels can maximize injury settlements and awards. In this presentation, gain an understanding of how to broaden the scope of non-economic damages evidence to more accurately account for all the ways that plaintiff’s quality of life has been diminished by a traumatic injury. Learn how to structure your case so that the full measure of non-economic damages can be recovered in negotiations, mediation, litigation, and trial.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Expanding the Scope of Traditional Non-Economic Damages Evidence
  • Utilizing Strategies to Present Non-Economic Damages
  • Proving Continuing/Future Non-Economic Damages
  • Use of Experts & Expert Opinions That Support Evidence of Non-Economic Damages

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Douglas R. Horn_FedBarDouglas 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. Expanding the Scope of Traditional Non-Economic Damages Evidence | 11:00am – 11:30am

II. Utilizing Strategies to Present Non-Economic Damages | 11:30am – 12:00pm

Break | 12:00pm – 12:10pm

III. Proving Continuing/Future Non-Economic Damages | 12:10pm – 12:40pm

IV. Use of Experts & Expert Opinions That Support Evidence of Non-Economic Damages | 12:40pm – 1:10pm

Credits

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2 General

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2 General Hours

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