Personal Injury Blog

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | November 25, 2022 | Wrongful death

You can file a personal injury claim if you suffer an injury caused by somebody else’s misconduct. But what sort of claim is appropriate when someone dies in an accident? In West Palm Beach, Florida’s wrongful death statute governs the claim. Wrongful death claims work… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 17, 2022 | Car Accidents

When an unlicensed driver causes a car accident, the fact that the driver is unlicensed is irrelevant to the issue of fault. The reasoning that “It was the unlicensed driver’s fault because they wouldn’t have been on the road in the first place if they… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 4, 2022 | Car Accidents

Impact location can play a significant role in the severity of a car crash. Although the damage may be minor when one vehicle swipes another, head-on collisions can have catastrophic effects. T-bone crashes, also called side-impact collisions, are some of Florida’s most high-risk car accidents…. read more

Gregg Hollander | October 20, 2022 | Car Accidents

Traffic accidents are common in Fort Lauderdale, especially during peak tourist season and rush hour traffic. Repairing damage to a vehicle can be a hassle. However, insurance may cover the cost of the repairs. Even if an insurance company pays to repair your vehicle after… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 10, 2022 | Personal Injury

Bodily injury and personal injury may sound the same. However, these terms have very different meanings when discussing damages in a personal injury claim, such as a car accident claim. Personal injury is any injury sustained because of an accident or other instance. The injury… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 5, 2022 | Personal Injury

Warm, sunny Fort Lauderdale is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Florida, and part of the reason is the abundance of family-friendly water parks.  Many cities are lucky to boast just one amusement park full of towering water slides, lazy rivers, and splash… read more

Gregg Hollander | October 4, 2022 | Car Accidents

According to Florida law, seat belts are largely required in the state. However, this requirement varies depending upon whether a person is sitting in the front seat or backseat of the motor vehicle. The age of the passengers also dictates whether seat belt usage is… read more

Gregg Hollander | September 26, 2022 | Personal Injury

After a personal injury or accident, you probably want to receive your settlement check as soon as possible. However, the process of receiving a settlement check in West Palm Beach could take several weeks or months, depending on how long your case takes to resolve…. read more

Gregg Hollander | September 22, 2022 | Car Accidents

Everyone is on the go in today’s world, so there’s a good chance you might find yourself in some type of minor fender bender situation. Should you call the police for a fender bender? It’s a reasonable question. Especially if there doesn’t appear to be… read more