For over two decades, the Hollander Law Firm Accident Injury Lawyers has provided individualized attention to accident victims and their families. Boca Raton personal injury lawyer Gregg Hollander brings 23 years of experience to his legal representation of South Florida residents and others who are seeking compensation from those who have harmed them. Based in Boca Raton, the Hollander Law Firm combines a personal approach with the resources of a major firm. Our focus is firmly on pursuing the maximum compensation possible for our clients, and we pride ourselves on candid communication throughout the process.
Seeking Compensation After a Car Accident
Following a car accident, a victim may pursue a legal claim against the responsible party, usually under a negligence theory of law. In a negligence lawsuit, the plaintiff must show that the defendant owed them a duty of care. Next, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant violated this duty of care, leading to the crash in which the victim was injured. Finally, reasonably quantifiable damages must have arisen from the accident.
An individual operating a motor vehicle is expected to abide by the rules of the road and use care to avoid posing risks of harm to other motorists, passengers, and pedestrians.
Breaching the duty of care may include driving while intoxicated, distracted driving, or speeding. Serious collisions may result in devastating injuries, including brain trauma, spinal cord damage, fractures, burns, lacerations, and harm to joints such as elbows, shoulders, or knees. Some of the forms of compensation that may be recovered in a negligence claim include hospital and medical bills, the costs of future treatment, property damage to a vehicle, and lost wages from work, as well as the subjective pain and suffering that the victim endured.
Unfortunately, in some situations, families are faced with the death of a loved one following a fatal accident. Wrongful death claims are a method to pursue damages for losses resulting from the death of a family member. It is true that no amount of money can compensate a family for the loss of their loved one. However, seeking justice and securing financial compensation with the help of a Boca Raton personal injury attorney can provide a solid foundation to move forward. Wrongful death claims may be filed after all types of accidents, from car crashes to complex medical malpractice and product liability lawsuits.
Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Claim on Behalf of Victims and Families
Medical malpractice takes place when a health care provider harms a patient by failing to provide competent care. Patients injured by negligent doctors may bring a lawsuit to seek damages.
These claims are complex, and there are distinctive procedural requirements that must be met. For example, it is critical that patients harmed by the negligence of a doctor bring their medical malpractice claims shortly after the injury to comply with the statute of limitations.
