Personal Injury Blog

Gregg Hollander | December 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

People often ask me, “How to sue an emergency room?” What they are really asking is how to hold a hospital accountable for negligence that occurred in the ER. Who Do You Actually Sue? You do not sue the “emergency room” as a physical location…. read more

Gregg Hollander | December 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

There are two big misconceptions I hear a lot: Both deserve a closer look. Hospitals do settle malpractice cases, but rarely at the beginning. In a strong plaintiff’s case: Do hospitals usually settle lawsuits? Hospitals and insurers often decide that the risk of a jury… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 17, 2025 | 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 | December 16, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

Patients often call my office and say, “The hospital made a mistake, so it is malpractice, right?” Not necessarily. The law draws an important line between a simple error and actionable malpractice. What’s the difference between error and malpractice? In everyday language, error and malpractice… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 16, 2025 | Medical Malpractice \ Uncategorized

Surgery always carries risk. Patients are told about bleeding, infection, and other complications in consent forms. The fact that a complication occurs does not automatically mean malpractice. The key is understanding when a bad outcome crosses that line. I see several recurring surgical problems: In… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 16, 2025 | Medical Malpractice \ Uncategorized

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… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 19, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

what is the average medical malpractice settlement in Floridamedical malpractice payoutsmedical malpractice cases It is almost impossible to overstate the harm that can be caused by medical malpractice. When doctors act negligently, completely healthy people may be subjected to unnecessary and harmful medical treatments, or… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 17, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

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… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Yes. Anesthesia errors are a recognized basis for medical malpractice claims. Most people go under anesthesia with the expectation that they will wake up, feel groggy, and eventually go home. When something goes wrong in the anesthesia process, the consequences are often catastrophic. When anesthesia… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Medication errors in hospitals are not just technical glitches. When the wrong drug or dose is involved, the consequences can be life changing or fatal. A surprising number of hospital malpractice cases trace back to something as simple as a bad order or a misread… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

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… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

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… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Florida Law

TL;DR According to most drivers in the state, passing on the right is a no-no in Florida. They are mostly correct. In the Sunshine State, you will get a ticket for passing on the right in most cases. And your chances of causing a wreck… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Florida Law

TL;DR 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… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Car Accidents

TL;DR When you approach an intersection and see the light change from green to yellow, you have a decision to make: Do you slam on your brakes, or do you press the accelerator and try to beat the light?  If you opt for the latter,… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Personal Injury

TL;DR Most people know that attorneys in the United States must pass a qualifying examination called the “bar.” However, most people are unsure about what this term means and what the implications are for the practice of law. There are many theories about what the… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Florida Law

NOTE: Our law firm does not handle Jury Duty cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. TL;DR Jury service is a civic duty that helps… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Wrongful death

TL;DR Strictly speaking, it’s impossible to calculate an average wrongful death settlement. Each wrongful death lawsuit payout is unique because it is based on several factors that vary with each situation. The amount each claimant will receive depends heavily on the facts surrounding their claim. … read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Florida Law

TL;DR Florida earned the nickname The Sunshine State for a good reason. Statistically, our beautiful state experiences 237 days of total or partial sunshine each year, at least 30 more days than the national average. Direct sunlight can make driving difficult, as well as the… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2025 | Florida Law

TL;DR School is in session, which means that large yellow school buses abound on Boca Raton roadways. Many drivers can easily identify a school bus, but not all drivers know what to do when they encounter one while driving. This confusion can lead to school… read more