Medical Malpractice

Gregg Hollander | December 17, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

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 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

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 | November 16, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

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 | Medical Malpractice

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 | August 21, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

Damage caps limit the amount of compensation that claimants can receive, sometimes referred to as the Florida cap on medical malpractice damages. The purpose of damage caps is to set a financial limit that a person can be awarded. Some states pass laws like this… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 30, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

For more than three decades, Florida families have encountered a painful legal roadblock after losing a loved one to medical negligence. If your child was 25 or older, unmarried, and had no minor children, you had no right to seek pain and suffering damages for… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 23, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If you or your child suffered harm during birth due to a healthcare provider’s careless actions, you may feel frightened, confused, and overwhelmed. The cost of medical care, the stress of coping with a child’s injuries, and the uncertainty of what the future holds can… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 21, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If you have suffered harm during medical treatment, you might wonder whether Florida’s laws support your right to seek justice. Understanding how these laws work can be complicated. If you feel lost about what steps to take, consider contacting a Florida medical malpractice lawyer. A… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 17, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If improper care has harmed you, you might seek legal help for answers and fair results. You may wonder how long the process will last. The truth is that there is no set timeframe because each situation is different. You deserve careful guidance and patience… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 13, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

When you enter an emergency room, you expect to receive care that addresses your urgent health problems. You trust that the medical staff will pay close attention to your condition, ask the right questions, and give you the proper tests. If you are suffering, time… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 9, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If poor medical care affected you in Florida, you may wonder if you have any rights under the law. Healthcare tort law involves holding medical providers accountable when they fail to give proper care. It can feel complicated, and many people do not know where… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 7, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If poor medical care has harmed you and you are considering legal action, one of the first questions you might ask is how long you must file a lawsuit. This is a natural question, and the answer can be complicated. Different places have different rules,… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 3, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

If your child has suffered harm during birth, you may be uncertain about your next steps. You might wonder if anyone can assist in seeking justice or if you are facing a situation that cannot change. If you believe that poor medical care led to… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 13, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

When you seek medical care, you rightfully and naturally expect that the professionals treating you know what they are doing and will act in your best interest. However, sometimes, this isn’t true, and innocent patients suffer serious injuries as a result. As such, those who… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 11, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Medical errors damage thousands of lives each year, often leaving patients and families to cope with the aftermath of preventable harm. When healthcare providers make mistakes that fall below the accepted standard of care, the resulting injuries may provide grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit…. read more

Gregg Hollander | November 11, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis, a significant and often devastating issue in healthcare, occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly identifies a patient’s condition or fails to recognize an existing illness entirely. Misdiagnosis can lead to serious consequences, including incorrect treatments, delays in receiving appropriate care, and, in some cases,… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 9, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

In Florida, vicarious liability plays a critical role in medical malpractice cases. Medical errors can have severe and life-altering consequences for patients, and determining who is legally responsible is a vital step in pursuing justice and compensation. Vicarious liability offers a path for patients to… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 1, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Negligence in healthcare is a failure by a medical professional to provide care that meets the accepted standard in their field, resulting in harm to the patient. When a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider deviates from the appropriate level of care, and that… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 23, 2024 | Medical Malpractice

Like all medical professionals, anesthesiologists must have strong technical knowledge, a composed demeanor, quick thinking, and quick action. Perhaps most importantly, they must place the patient’s safety above all other considerations. Yet, a growing number of serious anesthesia-related errors suggests that patients are at a… read more