Personal Injury Blog

Gregg Hollander | November 28, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims are complicated personal injury cases. They require the assistance of a highly experienced and knowledgeable attorney. However, how do you find the best medical malpractice lawyer to handle your case? How do you narrow down your options? Below are seven surefire tips… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 22, 2023 | Car Accidents

Car accidents can be intense emotional and physical experiences. Fortunately, there is recourse for owed compensation through auto insurance. You should know how to file a car accident claim with an insurance company if you’re involved in a crash in Florida; it is crucial. If… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 17, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury claims include causation as a required legal element. That means you must prove causation to win. In these claims, no matter how serious the defendant’s misconduct, there is no liability if there is no causal link between the misconduct and the harm… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 14, 2023 | Car Accidents

Car accident claims are handled differently in Florida compared to many other states. That’s because Florida is a no-fault car insurance state. State law requires drivers to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage.  PIP insurance pays benefits to the covered parties regardless of who… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 27, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

More than 200 million surgeries are performed globally each year. While the vast majority are completely safe and successful, surgical errors do happen, and they can be deadly.  In fact, the National Library of Medicine lists medical errors of all kinds as the leading cause… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 20, 2023 | Car Accidents

Florida reported over 401,540 car accidents in its most recent Crash Facts Report. These traffic accidents caused over 250,000 injuries and deaths. The cost to Florida’s economy was nearly $11 billion in medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. The vast majority of these crashes… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 10, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in an accident, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the right personal injury lawyer to represent your interests. This lawyer will be working with you throughout the case, championing your cause and supporting you through a vulnerable… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 26, 2023 | Florida Law

Florida has both seat belt and child car seat laws in place, but it does not have a law that explicitly addresses the minimum age for someone to ride in the front seat of a vehicle. Nevertheless, you can read between the lines to infer… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 26, 2023 | Car Accidents

Your body experiences enormous stress during a car accident. You can strike your seat belt, door, window, steering wheel, and headrest. These impacts can bruise soft tissues and even break bones. But even if you do not hit anything, you can get injured by the… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 23, 2023 | Brain Injuries

Head injuries happen often. Traffic collisions, falls, and workplace accidents can produce a bump to the head or face. These injuries can fracture bones, damage soft tissues, and even injure your brain. The result of head trauma will depend on the structures that got injured…. read more

Gregg Hollander | August 25, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

PICC lines are similar to IV lines, but they’re intended for long-term use. Unfortunately, many patients have found that an improperly placed PICC line brings a high risk for injury and infection. If you or a loved one have had medical treatment that involved the… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 18, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia is an essential part of modern medicine and surgical practices. Depending on a patient’s needs and the complexity of their procedure, the use of anesthesia as part of a medical operation can range from local anesthesia that numbs a small part of the body… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 18, 2023 | Personal Injury

A personal injury claim arises if you suffer a physical injury that Florida personal injury law holds someone else liable for. Typically, the liable party is either the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. “Lost wages” is just one component of the compensation you might… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 3, 2023 | Car Accidents

Florida is home to numerous noteworthy distinctions, from being home to the oldest inhabited city in the United States to serving as the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, it also sees more traffic accidents than many… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 2, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

A statute of limitations is a deadline for filing a lawsuit. A court can dismiss a lawsuit filed after the deadline, including a medical malpractice lawsuit. It does not matter whether you have a valid legal argument if you miss the deadline to file your… read more

Gregg Hollander | July 19, 2023 | Personal Injury

Falling and landing on your tailbone is a nearly universal human experience. These accidents occur suddenly and often hurt, but aside from some pain and bruising, landing on your tailbone usually does not result in permanent damage.  However, not every tailbone injury involves only bruising…. read more

Gregg Hollander | July 2, 2023 | Florida Law

Uber and Lyft have become synonymous with public transportation in many situations. Tourists in Florida, for instance, use rideshare services instead of costly taxis and public buses, and they also take the form of popular alternatives to designated drivers. Most people who regularly use Uber… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 30, 2023 | Florida Law

When you hear about a lawsuit, one aspect that often eludes people is the serving of legal documents to the parties involved. Process servers handle this crucial part of the legal process. They are responsible for ensuring that all parties receive timely notice of the… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 30, 2023 | Car Accidents

The safety of your children should always be at the forefront of your mind. To this point, many people are unsure whether they should continue using their child’s car seat after a car accident. If you have found yourself asking this question, read on. This… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 28, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

A standard of care is used to determine if someone is negligent. Typically, it is based on what a reasonable person would do in a similar situation.  The standard of care in a Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice case determines whether a doctor committed malpractice. If… read more