An $851.6 million settlement has been reached in the George Tyndall case involving sexual assault at the University of Southern California (USC). The former USC gynecologist has surrendered his medical license, as hundreds of women came forward with allegations of...
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Hodes Milman Welcomes Attorney Michelle Buxton Hemesath
Hodes Milman is pleased to welcome Attorney Michelle Buxton Hemesath to the team. Michelle began her career representing healthcare providers and brings an intimate knowledge of how insurance companies handle lawsuits. Her practice now focuses on providing the best...
Overview of Kaiser Medical Malpractice Arbitrations in California
Whenever a patient receives medical care, the healthcare provider rendering that care is obligated to use the level of skill, care, and knowledge that a reasonably careful provider would use in the same or similar circumstances. When due care is not used in the...
Daily Journal Features Benjamin Ikuta After $2.1M & $1.5M Settlements
Hodes Milman attorney Benjamin Ikuta was recently featured in the Daily Journal after settling two notable cases in the seven-digit range: a $1.5 million dollar settlement for a pedestrian hit by a car at a crosswalk near an outdoor California shopping center, and a...
The Risks of Telemedicine Lawsuits
With the rise in remote operations across the globe, many physicians are adopting telemedicine services for their practices. Telemedicine, as defined by News Medical, is the act of providing remote clinical services over real-time communication between the patient and...
Failure To Diagnose: What Is It, and Why Do You Need a Lawyer?
A failure to diagnose your medical condition is a form of malpractice on the part of the doctor, clinic, or hospital. The delay in care these failures cause can be costly, harmful, and even life-threatening. A failure to diagnose lawsuit can help you recover vital...
What to Do After a Rollover Accident
Getting into a rollover accident can be a traumatizing experience. These are accidents where the car tips over onto its side or upside-down, sometimes flipping over more than once. Rollover car accidents can be highly dangerous. They are associated with more serious...
California Statute of Limitations for Product Liability Cases: How Long Do I Have to File?
When a manufacturing company disregards its duty to provide safe products, it can cause injuries throughout large portions of the consumer public. Such cases can involve a wide range of products, like defective electronic products or dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. ...
Doctor Sexual Assault and Medical Malpractice Claims
Doctors and other medical professionals tend to people when they’re at their most vulnerable. Unfortunately, sometimes professionals in positions of power abuse their patients’ trust. Doctor sexual assault is a form of medical malpractice that affects thousands of...
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Preventing Injuries and Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience that brings a sense of freedom and fun. Unfortunately, motorcycle riding can also be a dangerous mode of transportation. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHASA) most recent study on motorbike...