It is not enough to show that a provider made a mistake. Florida law generally requires proof that the negligence caused additional harm, such as a worse outcome, a permanent injury, or a death that proper care would have prevented. Cases involving delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, emergency room failures, and birth injuries are among those that most often warrant investigation.
South Florida Trial Attorneys
For Injuries That Change Everything.
You Need a South Florida Medical Malpractice and Catastrophic Injury Lawyer With the Experience These Cases Demand
For more than 30 years, we have handled South Florida's most serious medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and commercial trucking cases, building the proof they demand and standing with families through the hardest chapter of their lives.
30+
Years In South Florida
Offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
The Result Matters.
So Does How You're Treated Along the Way.
A serious case can take years, and those years are often the hardest of a family's life. Our job is to win the case, and to guide you through the time in between.
What We Handle
We Handle Catastrophic Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases Across South Florida.
We concentrate where the stakes are highest and the facts are hardest to prove: permanent injury, medical negligence, and the loss of a loved one.
Medical Malpractice
When a hospital, physician, or specialist causes permanent harm, the medicine is complicated and liability is almost always denied. We read the records, retain the right experts, and build the case anyway.
Catastrophic Injury
A brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, or severe burn can change a family's life and its finances permanently. We build claims that account for a lifetime of care, not just today's bills.
Wrongful Death
No result brings back someone you love. We carry the legal case so your family can grieve, and we pursue full accountability from those responsible.
Commercial Trucking and Vehicle Accidents
Crashes involving trucks and commercial vehicles bring in companies, insurers, and evidence that disappears fast. We move immediately to preserve it and to hold every responsible party accountable.
We also represent clients in car and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, nursing home neglect, and other serious injury matters across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
Why Hollander Law Firm
We Do the Work to Prove Your Case Deserves More.
Proving what a serious case is truly worth takes resources, relentless preparation, and a firm willing to take it all the way. We bring all three.
We invest what it takes to build your case. Complex cases are expensive to run. Our track record gives us the resources to fund the investigation and the years a serious case can take, along with a network of medical professionals who help us make sense of your care.
You get personal attention, not a system. Every case the firm accepts is personally selected and closely overseen. You are not handed off through a maze of staff and lost in the shuffle.
We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. We investigate every case thoroughly, from medical records to expert analysis. That readiness sets the stage for better outcomes.
Proof In Action
A Hospital Denied Everything.
We Proved It Anyway.
A child suffered permanent brain damage after a hospital delayed an emergency transfer. Liability was denied outright during the pre-suit investigation. We obtained and dissected the complete records, established what the standard of care required, and built the claim on the facts and the law, including federal EMTALA requirements and Florida Statute Section 395.1041. We resolved it for $7.5 million, funding a lifetime of specialized care for the family.
That is how we build every case: we dig into every record, we master the medicine and the law, and we prove exactly what happened and what it will cost you over a lifetime.
In the courtroom, we are injury trial lawyers. To your family, we are the pillar to lean on.
Results
Results That Rebuild Lives.
A settlement is never just a number. It pays for the surgeries, the care, and the years ahead. We pursue every dollar, because the result is what lets a family rebuild.
$7.5Million
Delayed emergency transfer causing permanent brain damage, Boca Raton
$7Million
Delayed diagnosis, Fort Lauderdale
$4.5Million
Surgical error resulting in wrongful death, Boca Raton
$4.3Million
Spinal cord injury in a commercial-vehicle crash, Fort Lauderdale
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts.
Recognition
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
Other attorneys refer their clients to us when a serious injury case needs full attention. We take that trust seriously, because it is earned the same way client trust is: one case at a time, done right.
What Happens After You Hire Us
When You Hire Us, We Stay With You Until the End.
A serious injury, or the loss of someone you love, turns your life upside down, and the legal process can make it feel colder. You should not have to carry that alone while you are trying to heal. From the day you hire us, the weight of the case shifts from your shoulders to ours. Here is what that looks like.
We take it from here.
We open the claim, deal with the insurers, and begin preserving evidence immediately. The burden becomes ours on day one.
We handle the medicine, the bills, and the providers.
We work with your doctors, manage the records and billing, and bring in respected experts to establish what happened and what it will cost you over a lifetime.
We keep you steady through the hard parts.
Serious cases take years and include difficult moments: the defense's arguments, tough expert opinions, and hard decisions within a family. We prepare you honestly, keep you informed in plain language, and stay reachable when you need us.
We resolve it, and we stay.
We pursue the full value of your case, at trial if that is what it takes, and we remain a resource long after it closes.
Client Voices.
“They were instrumental in dealing with the doctors and the insurance company so I could focus on getting the help I needed.”
“They kept explaining everything, closed every last detail, and kept offering advice even at the end.”
“Their assistant came to my house when I could not travel, and answered my countless messages quickly and patiently.”
“Even now, a few years later, they still take my calls right away.”
We cannot undo what happened to you. What we can do is carry everything that comes after, and stay beside you until you are able to rebuild. That is the part of this work that never appears in a verdict, and it is the part our clients remember.
Client testimonials reflect individual experiences. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Common Questions
Medical Malpractice and Serious Injury Questions, Answered.
What makes a medical malpractice case viable in Florida?
How much is my injury or malpractice case worth?
The value depends on the severity of the harm, the cost of past and future medical care, lost earning capacity, and how permanently the injury affects daily life. In catastrophic and malpractice cases, getting the future costs right is usually the most important driver of value, which is why we build those numbers with medical and economic experts rather than estimating them.
How much does it cost to hire a South Florida injury lawyer?
For our firm, nothing up front. We handle serious injury and malpractice cases on a contingency fee, which means we advance the costs of building the case and you pay a fee only if we recover for you. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
How long do I have to file a claim in Florida?
Florida sets strict deadlines, and they are often shorter than people expect. Different deadlines apply to malpractice, injury, and wrongful death claims, and some start running from the date the harm should have been discovered. Because evidence also disappears over time, the safest step is to speak with us promptly so you do not lose the right to file.
Can I bring a claim if a doctor missed cancer, a stroke, sepsis, or a heart condition?
Often yes. The central question is usually whether the delay in diagnosis changed the outcome. When earlier and correct treatment would likely have prevented or reduced the harm, there may be a claim worth investigating.
What is EMTALA, and how does it apply to emergency room malpractice?
EMTALA is a federal law that requires hospitals to screen and stabilize patients in an emergency, regardless of their ability to pay, before transferring or discharging them. When a hospital fails to meet that duty and a patient is seriously harmed, EMTALA can be an important part of a claim, alongside Florida malpractice law.
Why are commercial truck accident cases more complex than a car accident?
They involve trucking companies, federal safety regulations, multiple insurers, and time-sensitive evidence such as driver logs, maintenance records, and vehicle data that can be lost quickly. Moving fast to preserve that evidence, and knowing which parties can be held responsible, often makes the difference in these cases.
What losses can be recovered after a catastrophic injury?
Recovery can include past and future medical care, the cost of long-term or lifetime care, lost earning capacity, and compensation for permanent limitations and their effect on daily life. Because a catastrophic injury reshapes a person's future, the claim has to account for decades, not just the bills that have already arrived.
How do I know if I have a wrongful death claim in Florida?
If a loved one died because of another party's negligence, close family members may have a claim. Florida law defines who may bring the claim and what can be recovered. The first step is a conversation in which we review what happened and explain your options, with no obligation.
Do I really need a lawyer, or can I handle the insurance company myself?
You can speak with the insurer yourself, but in serious cases their goal is to pay as little as possible, and early recorded statements or quick offers can quietly reduce what you receive. In malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters, the value at stake and the complexity of proof almost always justify having a firm that does this for a living.
Areas We Serve
Serving Injured Families Across South Florida.
From our offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, we represent clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, and we accept select serious cases statewide. That includes Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, and the surrounding communities.
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Tell Us Your Story.
If you or someone in your family has been seriously injured, or you have lost someone to negligence in South Florida, we are ready to listen. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
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