While new medical technology can be beneficial in many ways, there are dangers of negative disadvantages. Without human judgment and oversight, patients can be injured. Without HIPAA-compliant safeguards, your healthcare data could be hacked. A personal injury...
A simple misdiagnosis or a catastrophic medical accident can change your life forever. Pursuing a medical malpractice claim against responsible parties can ensure that you receive compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. When a...
The terms medical malpractice and medical negligence are often used interchangeably–but are they the same? Medical malpractice is when a doctor’s intentional decision or action causes a patient harm. Medical negligence and hospital negligence are when a medical...
The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) honors managing partners Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman on their 2022 list of Hall of Fame inductees for Orange County. This honor recognizes their service in the community and advocacy for plaintiffs under the law. The...
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death In California The unexpected death of a loved one or family member can be a tragic and devastating experience. Trusting your case to an experienced wrongful death attorney can help you achieve peace and justice. When a loved...
A skilled attorney is essential when negotiating with large, powerful insurance company lawyers on their own turf. Hodes Milman has once again achieved a substantial award from Kaiser Permanente on behalf of our client.An injured man has been awarded a $17,250,000...
How do you find the best attorney for your case when you’ve never hired a medical malpractice lawyer before? Most people do not regularly need the services of an attorney, so when the need for legal help arises, the search can seem overwhelming. What questions should...
Medical malpractice compensation rights have finally been updated for Californians after nearly 50 years. A new law makes adjustments to caps on damages awards that have long needed changing. These are medical malpractice rights that other Americans have had access to...
MICRA Cap Applies to Unsupervised Conduct Leading to Death of Child? Attorney Benjamin Ikuta recently wrote an article analyzing a case whose ruling demonstrates exactly how unjust the cap on noneconomic damages is under the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act...
While the law is often imperfect, a dedicated personal injury attorney does everything in their power to help the injured seek compensation for their losses. A recent example of attorney Benjamin Ikuta’s diligence can be seen in the wrongful death case of Rosa Marie...