Gregg Hollander | November 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
What Types of Lawyers Are the Highest Paid?
Many people assume that the highest-paid lawyers are corporate lawyers. While a corporate lawyer’s salary can be millions of dollars, personal injury attorneys, criminal attorneys, and lawyers in other areas of law can also earn millions of dollars. It may surprise you to learn that… read more
Gregg Hollander | November 12, 2020 | Personal Injury
What is a Demand Letter and Why Should I Have an Attorney Draft One After an Accident?
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 | October 6, 2020 | Personal Injury
How to Find a Good Personal Injury Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale
An accident resulting in an injury to you or a loved one can happen at any time. According to a report published by the Center for Disease Control, as recently as 2017 nearly 30 million Americans visited emergency departments because of an unintentional injury. To… read more
Gregg Hollander | December 2, 2016 | Personal Injury
Gun Shop Liability Lawsuit Settles for $2.2M
More than 30,000 people die and many tens of thousands more are injured every year in the U.S. as a result of gunshot wounds, either self-inflicted or as a result of violence. Firearm manufacturers and dealers are largely shielded from liability by federal law. However,… read more
Gregg Hollander | November 23, 2016 | Personal Injury
Who Is Liable for Severe Food Allergy Illness?
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
Gregg Hollander | September 22, 2016 | Personal Injury
Study of Head Injuries Gets Another $100M From NFL
The National Football League has pledged more support to the study of head injuries. The professional sports organization says the goal of “Play Smart, Play Safe” is to explore ways to prevent, diagnose and treat head injuries that are known to result from playing this… read more
Gregg Hollander | August 23, 2016 | Personal Injury
Liability Waiver Overcome With Evidence of Gross Negligence
A growing number of organizations are requiring a signature on liability waivers before allowing folks to participate. On one hand, these documents are supposed to help patrons stay informed of the possible risks. The problem is, people rarely read them – or read them thoroughly –… read more
Gregg Hollander | August 7, 2016 | Personal Injury
Smith v. Leake County School District – Failure to Protect Against Bullying
We trust that when we send our child to school, the teachers, administrators, coaches and other staff are going to do all they can to ensure the safety of our youth. In fact, they have a legal duty to do so. When that does not… read more
Gregg Hollander | July 23, 2014 | Personal Injury
Maddox v. Bullard – Keeping Compulsory Medical Exams Within Scope
If you have been injured, whether in a car accident or as a result of a work injury or from a dog bite, you can expect if you sue that the defense will likely request a compulsory medical exam. Sometimes referred to as an “independent”… read more
Gregg Hollander | April 10, 2013 | Personal Injury \ Trucking Accidents
Commercial Trucks & Risks Inadequate Underride Protection in South Florida
One of our greatest dangers while traveling near tractor-trailers is the risk of underride. This is the problem we face in accidents with these big rigs — April 10, 2013
Gregg Hollander | July 6, 2012 | Personal Injury
Car Accidents in Boca Raton: When Officers are Involved
A recent car accident in Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road and Boca Rio Road left a woman in critical condition. According to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, she was involved in an accident with one of their off duty officers. Officers report that she… read more