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Gregg Hollander | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Florida’s physical impact rule requires proof of a physical injury before emotional distress damages can be recovered. Claims based purely on emotional harm without physical contact are generally not allowed. What Is the Physical Impact Rule in Florida and Why It Exists What is the… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

At Hollander Law Firm, we evaluate every potential case carefully before deciding to represent a client. Many people understandably wonder why do attorneys turn down cases or can a personal injury lawyer drop your case once representation begins. These decisions are guided by legal requirements,… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Understanding how settlement money is distributed can help set realistic expectations after a personal injury case resolves. Many clients want clear answers to questions like who gets paid first in a personal injury settlement and how long does it take for funds to clear after… read more

Gregg Hollander | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Understanding legal fees is one of the most common concerns for people considering a personal injury claim. Questions like how much do personal injury lawyers charge in Florida and do personal injury lawyers get paid if they lose often determine whether someone feels comfortable moving… 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 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

Florida Statute 90.408 prohibits offers to compromise or settle a claim from being used as evidence in court. This rule allows both sides to negotiate openly without fear that those discussions will later be used at trial. What Is the 408 Rule in Florida and… 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 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 \ 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 | December 16, 2025 | Medical Malpractice \ Uncategorized

Not all anesthesia or pain management errors happen in the operating room. Some of the most devastating injuries I see come from what are supposed to be simple outpatient pain procedures. Patients with neck or back pain are often sent to pain management doctors before… 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

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Medication errors in hospitals are not just technical glitches. When the wrong drug or dose is involved, the consequences can be life changing or fatal. A surprising number of hospital malpractice cases trace back to something as simple as a bad order or a misread… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

One of the most common frustrations we hear from clients is “Why don’t doctors order tests to check for issues? They never ordered the test. What would it have hurt?” It is a fair question. Many malpractice cases start with a simple failure to order… read more

Gregg Hollander | November 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but many of the cases we handle start with preventable errors that occur inside those walls. When you look at patterns across years of malpractice work, certain types of mistakes show up again and again. Some of… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

It doesn’t feel real at first. One moment, someone you love is alive. The next, they’re gone because another driver chose to treat a red light like a suggestion, or looked at their phone instead of the road. You’re left with more than grief when… read more

Gregg Hollander | June 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

Not every truck accident is about one bad decision behind the wheel. Sometimes, the real cause hides in plain sight – in the breakroom schedule taped to a wall, in the maintenance logs no one double-checked, or in an email from a supervisor that pushed… read more