Personal Injury

Gregg Hollander | April 16, 2024 | Personal Injury

If a car accident or other type of injury has left you disabled, you may be wondering what kinds of conditions qualify as a disability in the U.S. The CDC reports that one in four adults is living with some sort of disability. Most disabilities… read more

Gregg Hollander | March 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is almost here. The free event is one of the largest festivals in Ft. Lauderdale and kicks off on Saturday, March 16 at 10 am with the start of the festival at Tunnel Top Plaza. At noon,… read more

Gregg Hollander | February 17, 2024 | Personal Injury

Bicycle riders can suffer injuries in accidents from the time they learn to ride until they never ride again. Fortunately, many bike mishaps lead to nothing more than scraped skin and bruised egos. However, a fair share of them do significant damage, such as in… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Attorney fees for personal injury cases in Fort Lauderdale, as well as generally across Florida and throughout the country, are usually based on a concept known as a contingency fee. Understanding these fees is essential when seeking compensation so that you know what to expect…. read more

Gregg Hollander | November 17, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury claims include causation as a required legal element. That means you must prove causation to win. In these claims, no matter how serious the defendant’s misconduct, there is no liability if there is no causal link between the misconduct and the harm… read more

Gregg Hollander | August 18, 2023 | Personal Injury

A personal injury claim arises if you suffer a physical injury that Florida personal injury law holds someone else liable for. Typically, the liable party is either the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. “Lost wages” is just one component of the compensation you might… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 25, 2023 | Personal Injury

A personal injury lawsuit is a legal action where you ask a court to award you compensation from the pocketbook of someone who you believe is responsible for an injury that you suffered. There are many steps to effectively filing a lawsuit in Florida, both… read more

Gregg Hollander | May 23, 2023 | Personal Injury

You have probably seen the phrase “free consultation” on billboards, TV commercials, and print advertisements for lawyers. But unless you have hired a lawyer, you might not know how these consultations work. These consultations give you and the injury lawyer time to discuss your situation…. 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | August 3, 2022 | Personal Injury

A personal injury settlement is a monetary amount that an injured person receives from a party that injured them. This settlement is meant to prevent a lawsuit from going to trial. If you have been injured and filed a personal injury claim, you may be… read more

Gregg Hollander | April 22, 2022 | Personal Injury

Many West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys offer free consultations. This is a great way for a prospective client to ask basic questions about taking legal action after a personal injury.  There are many benefits to taking advantage of a free consultation offered by a… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 21, 2021 | Personal Injury

Proving standing is essential to a personal injury case. If you lack standing, you cannot proceed with your case; your claim will be dismissed. The opposing party or parties will do everything they can to get the case dismissed by the court before it gets… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 30, 2020 | Personal Injury

Tattoos continue to be popular in the United States. However, there are risks associated with getting a tattoo. According to the FDA, tattoo risks include infection, scarring, allergies, bumps, and MRI complications. Tattoo infections can be extremely risky because they can cause life-threatening conditions if… read more

Gregg Hollander | December 17, 2020 | Personal Injury

Although court cases should ultimately be determined based on quality evidence and well-established arguments, your appearance can have a certain level of impact on a ruling. Regardless of the reason for appearing in court, it would be best to look professional and respectful.  Dressing appropriately… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2020 | Personal Injury

The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is the party who was injured. However, long before a lawsuit is filed, most personal injury cases involve a demand letter to the insurance company. The insurance company for the at-fault party generally handles negotiations for settlement of… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 23, 2016 | Personal Injury

A diner at a restaurant in Texas seafood restaurant reportedly became seriously ill after consuming shellfish. Now, in a personal injury lawsuit filed against the restaurant corporation, he alleges that he ordered a dish of fried oysters and crawfish, making explicit instructions to the waiter… read more