Personal Injury Blog

Home Icon
▸
Home
▸
Blog

7 Common Truck Accident Injuries in Florida

A serious truck crash can alter a person’s health, work, and independence in ways that a diagnosis alone does not fully explain. Proving the claim requires showing how the collision caused the injury, whether the effects are permanent, and what treatment, assistance, and financial support… read more

8 Common Spinal Injuries from Car Accidents

You may leave a Florida car accident knowing that your neck or back hurts without knowing how serious the injury is. Then an MRI shows a herniated disc. A CT scan identifies a vertebral fracture. Pain begins traveling into an arm or leg, or weakness… read more

6 Car Insurance Claim Adjuster Secret Tactics to Watch Out For

You hang up the phone, and the quiet that follows feels heavier than it should. The adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company was friendly. They asked how you were feeling, then asked you to describe the accident “in your own words” before you had… read more

How Long Does a Truck Accident Lawsuit Take in Florida?

There is no fixed timetable for a Florida truck accident case. How long a truck accident lawsuit takes depends largely on the extent of the injuries, how those injuries affect the person’s work and daily life, and the strength of the evidence connecting the crash… read more

Hours of Service (HOS) Rules for Truck Drivers in Florida

A truck driver who drifts across a lane, fails to stop for traffic, or loses control after a long day on the road may leave an injured person wondering whether fatigue contributed to the crash. Answering that question often starts with determining how long the… read more

Can You Sue a Doctor for Negligence in Florida?

Yes. You can sue a doctor for negligence in Florida if the doctor failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure caused you harm. Depending on the circumstances, the claim may be considered medical malpractice under Florida law. A poor outcome, unexpected… read more

6 Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Florida

A missed infection can progress to septic shock. A patient with a stroke can lose access to time-sensitive treatment. An abnormal scan can sit without follow-up until the underlying disease becomes far more difficult to treat. Understanding the types of medical malpractice can help determine… read more

Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Damages

Six weeks after the funeral, a surviving spouse opens another hospital bill and finds a letter about final wages in the stack. The family now has to determine who may act, which losses the law recognizes, and how to protect a claim while evidence and… read more

What Is the Florida Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations?

When someone else’s negligence may have caused a death, the family often needs answers before it is ready to think about a lawsuit. But Florida law does not give families unlimited time to investigate what happened. The Florida wrongful death statute of limitations generally gives… read more

5 Injured in Head-On Crash on State Road 70 in Myakka City

Two drivers were critically injured and 3 children received minor injuries Sunday afternoon when a westbound Honda allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic while negotiating a curve on State Road 70 and hit an eastbound Honda head-on. The three children who were injured were riding in… read more

Search Continues for SUV in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run on U.S. 1 in Sebastian

A pedestrian remains hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing U.S. 1 at Main Street in Sebastian, and that vehicle still hasn’t been found days later. Police are still working tips, but the description they have to work with is… read more

Three-Vehicle Crash at Northwest 17th Avenue and 103rd Street Injures Several in Pinewood

A work van, an SUV, and a sedan crashed at an intersection in Miami-Dade’s West View-Pinewood area Sunday afternoon, leaving several people hurt, including one trauma patient. Beyond that, almost nothing has been released. There has been no word on which direction anyone was traveling,… read more

Wrong-Way Crash on Southern Boulevard Overpass Near Jog Road Leaves Two Critically Injured

Here’s another accident I heard about today. Someone was apparently driving the wrong way on Southern Boulevard and when they crested the overpass near Jog Road, they hit an oncoming car head-on. This happened on Sunday and, according to reports, both drivers were critically injured…. read more

Bicyclist Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run on Pine Street in Arcadia

I read a story this morning about a bicyclist who was left critically injured this past Saturday after a van struck him near Manatee Avenue in Arcadia and drove off. He was found a short time later at a nearby apartment complex, and the vehicle… read more

School Bus and Pickup Truck Collide Near Lake Worth Beach, Four Seriously Injured

A school bus carrying about ten students collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of Plantation Boulevard and West Lantana Road Thursday morning. According to initial reports, none of the students or the bus driver needed to be taken from the scene. However, the… read more

Gregg Hollander Named to The Best Lawyers in America for 2027 (33rd Edition)

Attorney Gregg Hollander has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the following:  Based on rigorous peer evaluations from fellow trial attorneys, these distinctions reflect three decades of dedicated advocacy in complex injury litigation… read more

Jog Road Crash Near Lantana Road Leaves One Dead, Two With “Minor” Injuries

This past Saturday morning, a Honda Civic allegedly crossed the median on Jog Road, hit a minivan, and caught fire. From what I’ve read in news reports, the Civic’s driver died at the scene, while the minivan’s driver and a teenage passenger were both described… read more

Miami E-Scooter Rider Hospitalized After Crash With Sheriff’s Cruiser

A woman riding an electric scooter was hospitalized early Sunday morning after a crash with a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s cruiser near Northwest 54th Street and 19th Avenue. When I read the story, I decided to write about it since a police vehicle was involved in the… read more

Port St. Lucie Road Rage Crash on U.S. 1 Leaves Bystanders Caught in the Middle

This is one of the most worrisome crashes I’ve read about in recent weeks. A motorcycle and a pickup truck were in the middle of an ongoing road rage confrontation on U.S. Highway 1 in Port St. Lucie when the motorcycle ran a red light… read more

Why the Bike’s Classification Matters in the Electric Bike Crash on North Andrews Avenue in Wilton Manors

A 17-year-old riding an electric bike was seriously hurt in a crash in Wilton Manors this week, hit by a vehicle near North Andrews Avenue. There are unconfirmed reports the driver left the scene, though police haven’t verified that yet, so I’ll leave that where… read more

Contact Us!
Talk to Us
Tell Us Your Story.

If you or someone in your family has been seriously injured, or you have lost someone to negligence in South Florida, we are ready to listen. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.

© 2026 Hollander Law Firm Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers. All Rights Reserved.

Call Now Button