A mother of two suffered an untimely death due to a misread mammogram that delayed her diagnosis of breast cancer by more than a year. She underwent a routine screening mammogram in March 2011, which was incorrectly read by the doctor and not investigated further...
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Lawsuits Filed Against Makers of Dietary Supplements
Federal prosecutors announced lawsuits against three dietary supplement companies that were accused of containing other ingredients than ones listed, and making health or disease treatment claims that were unsupported by scientific evidence. VivaCeuticals Inc., under...
Family of Paul Walker Accuses Porsche of Negligence and Wrongful Death
The father of late famous actor, Paul Walker, most commonly known for the ‘Fast and Furious’ series, has filed a lawsuit for negligence and wrongful death against luxury automaker, Porsche. As the executor of his son’s estate, Mr. Walker claims that his son was riding...
Premises Liability: What Happens If I’m Injured at Someone’s Home?
While you may not be familiar with the term premises liability, or the legal theory behind it, chances are you’re probably already familiar with a real-life example or two of the types of injuries it’s meant to cover. In a general sense, premises liability means that...
Three Hodes Milman Attorneys Selected as 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers and Daniel Hodes Named to “Top 100” List
Partners Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman have been selected for inclusion on the 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list for their work in personal injury and medical malpractice. Dan was also selected for inclusion on the “Top 100” list in 2016. Super Lawyers is a...
Medical Diagnosis of 58-Year Old Banker Leads to Wrongful Death; Settled for $500,000
A 58-year old man explained to his primary care physician that he had been experiencing muscle pains for four days in his upper body, which radiated to his left and right arms as well as his back. His wife testified that while he was climbing the stairs in their home...
Product Liability Lawsuit Filed After E-Cigarette Explosion
Multiple lawsuits have been filed in California after exploding e-cigarettes left users severely injured. One user, Vicente Garza, had to have his left index finger amputated, and immediate surgery on his tongue after his e-cigarette exploded near his face. The...
L.A. County to Pay $1.3 Million to Victims of Sexual Abuse by Doctor
A sexual abuse lawsuit brought about by a woman who claimed she was sexually harassed and groped by a doctor at a county clinic has been settled for $1.3 million. Dr. Steve Leong, of the Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center in South L.A. had previously been...
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Over the course of a lifetime, most people will need to have some kind of surgery at least once. In fact, according to the CDC, in 2010 Americans underwent 51.4 million inpatient hospital procedures. Most of these types of operations go as intended, but what happens...
How to Find a Personal Injury Attorney in Phoenix
When you have a personal injury claim, it is usually in your best interests to seek legal representation to get the best possible outcome for your case. But how do you find the right lawyer? There are thousands of attorneys in Phoenix practicing in all areas of the...