Medical Malpractice

Gregg Hollander | March 28, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Sometimes, doctors make medical errors and mistakes that cause harm to patients, including failing to diagnose a condition. If a doctor misdiagnoses a condition, you may sue for misdiagnosis of a medical condition in Florida. First, however, you must prove the elements of a medical… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 21, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

When we are ill or injured, we seek treatment from a medical professional. We make an appointment to see a doctor or go to the emergency room or urgent care facility. We trust that the doctor will diagnose the condition and prescribe a treatment plan… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 2, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Consent is a person’s agreement to either do something or allow someone to do something to them. Consent is an important element in many legal relationships, such as parties to a contract.  However, consent is also important in other legal matters. Consent is a factor… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 24, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Choosing a doctor can be a challenging process. You want to choose a physician who provides skilled care. You also want a doctor who has experience in the area of medicine you need. Additionally, you want a doctor who does not have a history of… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 28, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Obstetricians should be held accountable when they fail to provide the proper care. If your obstetrician is guilty of medical malpractice, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries, emotional distress, and monetary losses.  What Do I Need to Know About Suing My Obstetrician… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 5, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Urologists are medical specialists who focus on treating conditions of the urinary tract. They also treat conditions related to the male reproductive system.  The organs covered by the field of urology include: A urologist has specialized knowledge regarding how these organs work and the medical… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 3, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Researchers have difficulty identifying the number of deaths that occur due to medical errors. Many doctors and hospitals do not list mistakes as a cause of death because doing so would expose them to liability for medical malpractice. But by some estimates, medical errors cause… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

Various forms of medical care have the potential to cause harm. Medical professionals must let patients know when a treatment they’ve prescribed has a chance of side effects. This helps patients make informed decisions about their care. However, sometimes doctors and other medical professionals fail… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 22, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

Every medical malpractice claim is unique; each claim includes different facts and variables, from injuries to corrective treatments. But Florida does track and publish data from its insurance industry. This report discloses the total claim payments made by medical malpractice insurers. It also publishes the… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 9, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

When patients experience negative outcomes due to insufficient or neglectful medical care, they may want to sue for damages. Under Florida state law, there are many factors that determine whether a patient can sue a doctor for negligence.  For example, your ability to initiate a… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 4, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

When a doctor causes harm or injury to a patient, the patient may experience physical pain and suffering. The patient may also incur financial losses because of medical malpractice, such as medical bills and lost wages. In some cases, a patient could sustain a permanent… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 14, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

When you give your consent for medical treatment, there are always risks of errors and mistakes. Just visiting your family physician for a routine yearly examination has risks. Your doctor could misdiagnose cancer or fail to order diagnostic tests because he overlooked symptoms. In some… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 5, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases often involve more than a physical injury. The doctor-patient relationship is special, and medical malpractice can feel like a betrayal of that relationship. But, in most cases, your lawyer will not even talk to your health care provider. Instead, the provider’s malpractice… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 19, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

For patients who trust doctors with their lives (literally), it can be scary to know that medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Medical errors cause more than 250,000 people every year, according to a 2016 study by Johns… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 14, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

The Hollander Law Firm, one of the most trusted injury law firms in South Florida, has taken on a challenging and legally complex case that has garnered the interest of Courtroom View Network, a legal news and analysis source founded by Michael Breyer, son of… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 14, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

An expert witness in a wrongful death lawsuit was not properly vetted by the trial court before making key assertions about decedent’s cause of death, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently ruled. That means the plaintiff, who alleged her teen daughter died due… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 31, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

A South Florida cardiologist is seeking to recover damages for devastating injuries he reportedly suffered during a botched electroshock therapy session. According to Courtroom View Network, plaintiff in Dadi v. Sharma is asking defendant psychiatrist to pay $27 million in damages.  During opening statements, as broadcast gavel-to-gavel… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 26, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

Opening arguments had been slated to begin in the case of Page v. Moses Taylor Hospital, a medical malpractice action in suburban New York following the death of two unborn twin girls in utero after their mother suffered from pre-eclampsia.  This dangerous condition occurs usually… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 11, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

A liposuction surgery went horribly wrong, according to the husband of the patient who died less than a week after undergoing the knife. Now, the Idaho Supreme Court in Ballard v. Kerr has affirmed plaintiff’s nearly $4 million damage award, though the court did order… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 30, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

“Retained surgical sponge” is the technical term used when a surgeon accidentally leaves a gauze-like sponge inside a patient after a surgical procedure.  It’s called a “never event” because it’s one of those things that is totally preventable and therefore never supposed to happen. And… read more