Personal Injury Blog

Gregg Hollander | October 27, 2016 | Car Accidents

Generally speaking, Florida state courts have the authority and the jurisdiction to oversee civil lawsuits pertaining to car accidents that happen in this state. However, as the recent case of Erie Insurance v. Larose reveals, a tricky matter of personal jurisdiction of an insurer may… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 24, 2016 | Defective Products

Over the course of five years, electronics retail giant Best Buy sold hundreds of recalled products to customers off store shelves and online – a violation of federal law, as well as a serious risk to unwitting customers.  Now, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 21, 2016 | Defective Products

The manufacturer and distributors of blood-thinning drug Xarelto are, as of this juncture, facing more than 9,000 personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits – and more are continuing to pile up.  Defendants Bayer AG (a German company) and distributor Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a U.S. company that… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 19, 2016 | Uncategorized

There has been much news lately about defective or dangerous products that may cause injury – Exploding airbags. Exploding phones. Exploding hoverboards. These concerns are legitimate, but the products that cause the most injuries are those that are seemingly much more benign. Take shopping carts, for example…. read more

Gregg Hollander | October 17, 2016 | Construction Accident

Central to every injury lawsuit in Florida is the evidence. The truth is important, of course, but in the end, it’s more about what you can prove. That’s why motions to suppress are so important – if one party can suppress evidence from another, they… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 11, 2016 | Car Accidents

Three years ago, Rebecca Forkey was a 24-year-old woman heading to the gym, training for a bodybuilding competition. Little did she know, her physical fitness is likely what kept her alive in a car accident that would have killed most people, her doctors now say. … read more

Gregg Hollander | October 9, 2016 | News

American users of smartphones (which is almost everyone at this point) are rarely without these devices. According to Mashable Tech, the average person spends about three hours daily socializing on social network applications on their mobile devices – which is more than twice the amount of time… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 7, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

The Florida Supreme Court has settled a dispute among appellate courts in the state over whether nursing home defendants may compel arbitration in cases where the agreement was signed by a friend or family member. Essentially, unless there has been a court order investing that… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 4, 2016 | Uncategorized

Dominique Sharpton, daughter of American civil rights activist Al Sharpton, has come under fire after a number of social media posts emerged showing her hiking, dancing in high heels and traveling to Miami. None of this would likely be noteworthy to the public, except for… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 2, 2016 | Uncategorized

Getting a workout is supposed to be beneficial to our health. However, there is growing evidence that certain equipment at the gym could be offsetting some of those benefits.  Every single year, thousands of Americans are suffering serious injuries – including torn muscles, strained backs… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 30, 2016 | Uncategorized

A slip-and-fall accident plaintiff in Missouri sought a retrial after learning that a juror who weighed her case engaged in misconduct by Googling the weather on the exact day of her injury. The Missouri Supreme Court, in its review of Smotherman v. Cass Regional Medical… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 27, 2016 | Uncategorized

Negligent security played an integral role in the death of a 59-year-old woman killed in her gated community home in Davie two years ago, her family alleges. The Sun-Sentinel reports the family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the property management company as well as… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 24, 2016 | Car Accidents

A Florida judge in Duval County has set a trial date for August next year against the makers of the Ohio-based Evenflo, a car seat manufacturer accused of improperly recommending car seats that are too big for some children. The lawsuit was filed on behalf… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 22, 2016 | Personal Injury

The National Football League has pledged more support to the study of head injuries. The professional sports organization says the goal of “Play Smart, Play Safe” is to explore ways to prevent, diagnose and treat head injuries that are known to result from playing this… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 19, 2016 | Car Accidents

The latest government statistics on car accidents and resulting fatalities in the U.S. paints a troubling picture of the lack of safety on our national highways and roads.  Last year, the number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes was nearly 35,100, according to the… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 14, 2016 | Defective Products

Product liability lawsuits may be on the horizon for hoverboard manufactures, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports at least 10 companies have recalled the devices.  There are two main dangers with the devices: The CPSC refers to the devices as “self-balancing scooters,” though… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 12, 2016 | Car Accidents

Officers investigating drunk driving accidents have a device at their disposal called breathalyzers, which help them detect a person’s breath-alcohol concentration. Blood-alcohol concentration can also be detected through a blood test, though they may have to get a warrant for that. In cases where a… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 9, 2016 | Trucking Accidents

Personal injury lawyers successfully worked to obtain $20 million for their client, who suffered brain injuries as a result of a truck accident. Though they had argued for $25 million in the case, they overcame defense arguments that plaintiff’s costs for past and future care… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 7, 2016 | Bus Accidents

Tragedy struck recently on a highway in South Georgia when a tractor-trailer struck a school bus carrying 30 students, killing one and injuring 13 others. Authorities reported a 15-year-old girl was killed in the collision, which occurred in the southbound lanes of I-75. The crash… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 4, 2016 | Trucking Accidents

Good Samaritan laws exist throughout the country and are intended to offer legal protection to persons who may otherwise be reluctant to provide assistance to someone who is injured, incapacitated or in danger. These laws can be complex and vary from state-to-state.  Florida’s Good Samaritan… read more