Blog – SS
Table of Contents
Featured Blog Posts
Personal Injury
- What Types of Lawyers Are the Highest Paid?
- How Long Does It Take to Get A Personal Injury Settlement Check in South Florida?
Medical Malpractice
- Finding the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Florida
- Is a Misdiagnosis Considered Malpractice?
- IV Infiltration Injury – Symptoms of Nerve Damage From An IV
- Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirements
- How to Find Out if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
Car Accidents
- Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?
- Uber & Lyft Driver Requirements in Florida
- Traffic and Red Light Cameras in Boca Raton, FL
Latest Blog Posts
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Florida Medical Malpractice Pre Suit Requirements
TL;DR Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida is complex and highly regulated. Due to the sensitive nature of medical malpractice claims and their potential impact on healthcare professionals and institutions, Florida law has established a specific legal framework that must be followed before filing
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How to Find a Doctor’s Malpractice History in Florida
TL;DR When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury at the hands of a doctor, it can turn your world upside down. You put your trust in medical professionals to provide competent care, but when medical errors occur, the consequences can be devastating
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West Palm Beach Medical Malpractice Payouts vs Practitioner Disciplinary Action
A new data analysis of Florida state records from the 2024-2025 fiscal year has revealed a disturbing reality about how medical negligence is handled right here in West Palm Beach. Recent research by our team at Hollander Law Firm uncovered a staggering statistic tied to
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What Happens if You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Florida?
Driving in the Sunshine State comes with a hidden risk that many residents and tourists don’t realize until it’s too late. While Florida offers beautiful scenic routes, it also has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the nation. Recent data indicates that
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Why Settlement Demands Are Often Delayed in Florida Auto Claims
For many car accident victims in Florida, the period following a crash is defined by a frustrating paradox: you need money now to pay for mounting medical bills and lost wages, but your attorney is advising you to wait. It is common for months to
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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in Florida?
After a car accident, the most pressing question for many injured drivers is often “how long does it take to settle a car accident claim in Florida” and “when the process will finally be over”. The reality is that there is no single deadline for
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Can You Sue EMS Paramedics for Negligence After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a devastating car accident, you rely on emergency medical services (EMS) to provide life-saving care. But what happens when the very people tasked with rescuing you make a catastrophic error that worsens your condition? A common legal question in these
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What Is the 408 Rule in Florida?
Florida Statute 90.408 prohibits offers to compromise or settle a claim from being used as evidence in court. This rule allows both sides to negotiate openly without fear that those discussions will later be used at trial. What Is the 408 Rule in Florida? Florida
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Why Don’t Doctors Order Tests to Check For Issues?
One of the most common frustrations we hear from clients is “Why don’t doctors order tests to check for issues? They never ordered the test. What would it have hurt?” It is a fair question. Many malpractice cases start with a simple failure to order
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What Is Considered Epidural Injection Malpractice?
Not all anesthesia or pain management errors happen in the operating room. Some of the most devastating injuries I see come from what are supposed to be simple outpatient pain procedures. Patients with neck or back pain are often sent to pain management doctors before
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What Are The Examples Of Medical Errors In Hospitals?
Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but many of the cases we handle start with preventable errors that occur inside those walls. When you look at patterns across years of malpractice work, certain types of mistakes show up again and again. Some of
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How Insurance Companies Decide Who Was at Fault
After a car accident, one of the most confusing aspects for drivers is understanding how insurance companies determine who is to blame. While the chaos of a crash happens in seconds, the process of assigning fault is a calculated investigation that can take months. Insurance
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What Counts as a Seriously Injured Person After a Car Accident?
After a car crash, you might feel pain, stiffness, or overwhelming stress, but feeling hurt and being legally classified as “seriously injured” are two very different things. In Florida, the distinction isn’t just a matter of semantics—it determines whether you can sue for financial compensation
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Do You Wait for Medical Treatment to Plateau Before Filing a Claim?
One of the most common questions injury victims ask is whether they should settle their case quickly or wait until their medical treatment is complete. Do you wait for medical treatment to plateau before filing a claim? The answer often depends on a critical medical
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What Is a Reasonable Settlement Offer for a Car Accident?
If you drive down any major highway in Florida, you will likely see billboards advertising massive settlement numbers—millions of dollars awarded to accident victims. These advertisements can create a skewed perception of what a “typical” car accident settlement looks like. When you are the one
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How Long Do TBI Settlements Typically Take in Florida?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) settlements in Florida generally take significantly longer to resolve than standard traffic accident claims due to the complexity of the medical evidence required. While simple injury cases with clear liability may resolve within a few months, cases involving serious injuries like
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Red Flags After a Car Accident That Could Affect Your Case
The moments immediately following a car accident are often defined by chaos and confusion. However, the actions you take—or fail to take—in the days and weeks that follow can have a permanent impact on your ability to recover compensation. Insurance companies are businesses designed to
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What Are 90% of Car Accidents Caused By?
When we think of car accidents, we often blame rainy weather, slick roads, or sudden mechanical failures. However, the reality is far more unsettling: the vast majority of crashes are caused by the person behind the wheel. This leads many to ask, what are 90%
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Where Do the Most Car Accidents Happen in Florida?
Florida is famous for its endless summer and scenic drives, but navigating the Sunshine State’s roadways comes with significant risks. From bustling urban centers to high-speed interstates, you might be wondering where do the most car accidents happen in Florida. Data consistently shows that the
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How Do Out of State Drivers Complicate Accident Cases
Florida’s reputation as a premier vacation destination brings millions of visitors to its beaches and theme parks every year, but this influx of tourism comes with a hidden cost on the roadways. With a record 143 million out-of-state visitors recorded in a single year, local