Personal Injury Blog

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Car Accidents

TL;DR Being involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver is frustrating and financially draining. You expect drivers on the road to carry the required insurance to cover damages in case of an accident. When that expectation isn’t met, it’s natural to wonder whether… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Pedestrian Accidents \ Uncategorized

TL;DR If a vehicle hit you while you were walking, you may wonder if you need help from someone who understands these cases. The answer is yes because your injuries, medical bills, and other losses deserve attention and care. Reaching out to a pedestrian accident… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Featured \ Medical Malpractice

TL;DR 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… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Medical Malpractice

TL;DR When it comes to medical malpractice cases in Florida, finding the best lawyer to represent you is vital. Dealing with medical malpractice can be overwhelming, requiring extensive knowledge of both medical and legal matters. The attorney needs to understand the intricacies of medical procedures… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Medical Malpractice

TL;DR When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury at the hands of a doctor, it can turn your world upside down. You put your trust in medical professionals to provide competent care, but when medical errors occur, the consequences can be devastating… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Medical Malpractice

TL;DR Misdiagnosis is one of the most common reasons for medical misdiagnosis claims, and it can have life-altering consequences for patients. If a doctor fails to properly diagnose a condition or delays in providing the correct diagnosis, the patient may suffer harm that could have… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Florida Law

TL;DR When you hear about a lawsuit, one aspect that often eludes people is the serving of legal documents to the parties involved. Process servers handle this crucial part of the legal process. They are responsible for ensuring that all parties receive timely notice of… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Personal Injury

TL;DR Popcorn lung is a serious and irreversible condition of the lungs and bronchi. Its technical name is bronchiolitis obliterans. The condition causes inflammation and scarring of the bronchi and small airway sacs called the alveoli. The condition is progressive and has no cure. Popcorn… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 8, 2026 | Florida Law

TL;DR Receiving mail from the court can be stressful. Many people feel frustrated when they open a jury summons. After all, being summoned to serve on a jury can mean missed work and other inconveniences. Still, serving on a jury is an important part of… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

Building a strong case starts with what you do after the accident and how consistently you document and follow through on care. In the sections below, we explain how to get the most out of your personal injury claim, by focusing on prompt treatment, following… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

What is the 51 percent rule in Florida? In 2023, Florida adopted the modified comparative negligence rule. Under this system, if you are more than 50 percent at fault for an accident, you cannot recover any damages. If you are 50 percent or less at… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

Punitive damages are not designed to compensate the victim. Their purpose is to punish reckless or intentional misconduct and to deter similar actions in the future. What Are Punitive Damages for Personal Injury and When Do They Apply Punitive damages focus on the defendant’s misconduct,… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

When clients ask “how are damages calculated for personal injury?”, the answer comes down to documenting every way the injury has affected your life, financially and personally. In the sections below, we break down the most common categories of compensation and explain “can medical bills… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 18, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in West Palm Beach¹, you’ll likely ask, what is the average Florida auto accident settlement? In Florida², there is generally no average car accident settlement amount. The value of your case is unique to you, relying upon… read more

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 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 | November 19, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

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 sick and injured people may not receive the lifesaving treatment they need.  These… 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