Medical Malpractice

Gregg Hollander | July 12, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence in a hospital setting can take various forms, including an improper medical procedure, medication error, or other serious mistake. In a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit against the hospital, injured patients can pursue compensation for their emotional distress. Emotional distress damages can cover… read more

Gregg Hollander | July 11, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Hospital negligence in Florida typically occurs when a medical provider who works at a hospital – or the hospital itself – acts in an unreasonable or careless manner. Generally speaking, patients have two years to file a hospital negligence claim. However, there are some extremely… read more

Gregg Hollander | July 5, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Surgical errors frequently result from medical negligence or malpractice by a treating healthcare provider. You may recover compensation if you or someone you love suffered a medical complication due to a surgical error. First, contact a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer in your area immediately. Your… read more

Gregg Hollander | July 4, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider behaves negligently or irresponsibly in some way. Common types of malpractice include misdiagnoses, botched medical procedures, and medication errors. If you suffered a medical complication due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, you have legal options available. Specifically, a… read more

Gregg Hollander | July 3, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

When healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and pharmacists, make mistakes, serious health complications can occur. If you or someone you love suffered an injury or illness because of a medical error, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit…. read more

Gregg Hollander | May 27, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Imagine the unthinkable: you or a loved one has suffered a severe injury or even lost their life due to a healthcare provider’s actions or inactions. The pain, confusion, and sense of betrayal you feel are unimaginable. You trusted these medical professionals with your well-being,… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 27, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

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. When doctors make negligent mistakes, the consequences can be devastating –… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 9, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

If your doctor has injured you through medical negligence, you have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Assuming that you win, the defendant almost always has the resources to pay 100% of the compensation you demand, either through insurance or personal resources. Florida… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 28, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

A medical malpractice claim arises when your healthcare provider (a doctor, a hospital, or other healthcare provider) harms you through medical negligence. When this happens, you can file a lawsuit against your healthcare provider seeking monetary damages.  Although medical malpractice cases work a lot like… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 26, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Most of the time, we don’t even consider how much we trust professionals, especially healthcare providers. We put our lives in their hands on a regular basis. But when we suffer harm due to a faulty prescription or the wrong medication, the risk that we’re… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 9, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Mirena is one of four hormonal IUDs currently approved by the FDA. It is recommended for use as a contraceptive and to help treat heavy menstrual bleeding. The Mirena IUD is considered generally safe, but complications can be painful and severe. One of the most… read more

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 | 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 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 | 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

Gregg Hollander | May 26, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Roughly speaking, most medical malpractice trials do not resolve in favor of the plaintiff (the victim) in terms of a jury verdict. That doesn’t matter as much as you might think, however, since the great majority of claims resolve at the settlement table, not at… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 8, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine estimated that as many as 250,000 people die yearly due to medical errors and mistakes. Medical malpractice occurs so frequently that a 2022 article found that one out of three medical providers will be sued for malpractice at… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 1, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Birthing complications can be terrifying, especially when the health and life of the baby are at risk. Umbilical cord prolapse, or UCP, is a complication that can develop before or during delivery. It occurs when the umbilical cord exits the cervix before the baby.  The… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 24, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

If you were harmed by a medical provider while receiving treatment, you may have the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim and seek compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. But, your financial recovery might be limited based on damage caps. Damage Caps Damage caps… read more