Personal Injury Blog

Gregg Hollander | May 8, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine estimated that as many as 250,000 people die yearly due to medical errors and mistakes. Medical malpractice occurs so frequently that a 2022 article found that one out of three medical providers will be sued for malpractice at… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 6, 2023 | Wrongful death

Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a meaningful “average wrongful death settlement.” The amount you end up with depends heavily on the facts surrounding your claim. It is likely, however, that as long as you win your claim, the amount of your compensation… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 15, 2023 | Car Accidents

When you are involved in a car accident in Florida, you are required to stop and exchange information with the other driver. In some cases, you might be required to file a car accident report.  Below are FAQs about car accident reports in Florida.  When… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 15, 2023 | Personal Injury

Accidents can produce countless kinds of injuries, including injuries along the spinal cord, and more specifically, the spinal discs. Herniated discs in the cervical spine are some of the most common types of disc injuries. They cause significant pain and discomfort.  What Are Spinal Discs?… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 12, 2023 | Florida Law

Although drivers are often confused about the right-of-way rules in Florida, laws are on the books that clearly establish who has the right-of-way in most, if not all, traffic situations. Having a firm grasp of these laws will help you avoid getting in a car… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 1, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Birthing complications can be terrifying, especially when the health and life of the baby are at risk. Umbilical cord prolapse, or UCP, is a complication that can develop before or during delivery. It occurs when the umbilical cord exits the cervix before the baby.  The… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 25, 2023 | Personal Injury

Private lawyers charge for the legal services they provide. You will see a wide variation in what they charge and when they get paid based on the type of case you have and the legal work you need. West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers understand… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 25, 2023 | Car Accidents

Hundreds of thousands of car accidents occur each year in Florida. Florida law imposes certain reporting obligations on you even if the accident was not your fault. Failing to report an accident could also result in adverse financial consequences in the event that a personal… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 24, 2023 | Nursing Home Abuse

Involuntary eviction of nursing home residents is the number one complaint about nursing homes, exceeding even claims of nursing home abuse. Wrongful evictions of nursing home residents have been on the rise in recent years. Shockingly, in many cases, nursing homes send residents to hotels… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 3, 2023 | Car Accidents

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, you… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 27, 2023 | Car Accidents

Every year, almost 25,000 car accidents happen in Palm Beach County, Florida. These crashes cause more than 15,000 injuries, many of which may not show up for days or weeks after the fact. You may have heard before that you should call a car accident… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 8, 2023 | Product Liability

If you or someone you love has relied on an intrauterine device (IUD), you may have heard of the Mirena crash, which can occur after a doctor removes a Mirena IUD. This side effect can result in various mental and physical symptoms that can interfere… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 7, 2023 | Brain Injuries

CTE is a serious, debilitating brain disease. It’s most commonly seen in veterans and athletes who play contact sports, like football. CTE has been recognized as a brain disease only within the past two decades, and scientists are still working to learn more about why… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 28, 2023 | Personal Injury

The assumption of risk is a legal doctrine used as an affirmative defense in personal injury cases. With assumption of risk, the defense tries to escape liability by shifting some or all of the blame for the injury onto the victim. However, the assumption of… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 5, 2023 | Car Accidents

Tailgating is annoying and dangerous. Rear-end collisions remain the most common type of collision, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). And many of these rear-end crashes result from following too closely, also called tailgating. Most traffic safety experts recommend allowing tailgaters to… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 5, 2023 | Car Accidents

T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, are some of the most dangerous types of car accidents. They often occur when one vehicle runs a red light or stop sign and crashes into another vehicle traveling straight through an intersection. Knowing what to look for… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 5, 2023 | Florida Law

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 bus… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 21, 2022 | Florida Law

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 usually… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 21, 2022 | Car Accidents

When it comes to negligent behaviors behind the wheel, distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents.  Generally, most people associate distracted driving with cell phone use, changing the radio, or even using a navigation system. However, you may be surprised to learn that… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 1, 2022 | Personal Injury

When it comes to personal injury settlements, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. Many people in West Palm Beach believe settlements are always huge sums of money, while others believe the process is always long and drawn out.  Here’s a closer look at… read more