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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What Is The Average Florida Medical Malpractice Settlement Amount?
It is almost impossible to overstate the harm that can be caused by medical negligence. When doctors act negligently, completely healthy people may be subjected to unnecessary and harmful medical treatments, or sick and injured people may not receive the lifesaving treatment they need. These actions may cause lifelong suffering or even wrongful death, and…
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What Is the Average Florida Auto Accident Settlement?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you’ll likely ask, what is the average Florida car accident settlement? The value of your claim is completely unique to you, relying heavily upon the specific details of your crash and your individual losses. How much compensation you get for a car accident settlement in Florida varies…
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What Is the Average Florida Wrongful Death Settlement Amount?
Average Florida Wrongful Death Settlement Amounts Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, and navigating the legal and financial aftermath can be overwhelming. If you are pursuing a claim, you are likely wondering: what is the average Florida wrongful death settlement? Based on our own settlement data on this page, the average wrongful death…
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What Is the Legal Difference Between Medical Malpractice and General Negligence?
When a severe injury occurs, understanding who is at fault and under what legal framework they can be held accountable, is crucial for seeking justice. Victims and their families often wonder: what is the legal difference between medical malpractice and general negligence? While both concepts involve a failure to exercise proper care that results in…
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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 a lawsuit. Failure to follow the requirements set by the…
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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 – physically, emotionally, and financially. If you find yourself in…
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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 medical malpractice payouts vs practitioner disciplinary action: for every 30…
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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 approximately 20% of Florida drivers one in every five vehicles…
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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 pass without a settlement demand ever being sent to the…
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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 settling a car accident claim in Florida. While straightforward cases…
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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 situations is can you Sue ems paramedics for negligence after…
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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 Rule of Evidence 90.408, often called the 408 rule, is…
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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 imaging or labs that were readily available and could have…
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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 surgery is considered. Treatment can include: Epidural injections can provide…
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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 the main categories of injuries we see specifically with hospital…
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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 companies do not simply take a driver’s word for what…
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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 beyond your basic insurance coverage. Without meeting the state’s strict…
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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 concept known as “Maximum Medical Improvement” (MMI). While the initial…
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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 sitting in the aftermath of a crash, dealing with insurance…
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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 TBIs often take one to three years or more to…