Davis Levin Livingston

10/10/2026

Not every property hazard develops overnight. In many cases, dangerous conditions exist long enough that they should have been discovered and addressed.

When poor maintenance contributes to an injury, questions often arise about whether the property owner took reasonable steps to keep visitors safe. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/o4a5v9b

10/07/2026

While no settlement can replace a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and new parent, accountability can help provide answers and a measure of justice for grieving families.

Davis Levin Livingston secured a $7,225,000 settlement on behalf of the family of Jenie Cabigas Halmas following her tragic death after childbirth. The case highlighted the importance of recognizing and responding to signs of serious medical complications when timely intervention could make a difference.

Our team remains committed to advocating for families affected by preventable medical errors and pursuing accountability when standards of care are not met. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/L7f9c4d

10/06/2026

Davis Levin Livingston attorney Hannah Matsunaga recently represented the firm at Session Two of the AAJ Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C.

Hannah is a member of the 2026–2027 Leadership Academy class, joining a select group of attorneys from across the country committed to developing the skills needed to become stronger leaders in the courtroom, their firms, and their communities.

10/06/2026

Families facing medical uncertainty often have more questions than answers.

We help evaluate whether a preventable error may have contributed to a serious injury or loss, including cases involving hospitals, physicians, and other providers.

Visit our website to learn more about our medical malpractice and injury practice. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/w8J7i8J

10/03/2026

Medication errors in a hospital setting are not always immediately clear, especially during complex inpatient care.

When symptoms change unexpectedly, or medications do not seem consistent with what was prescribed, patients and families are often left with questions about what happened and why.

Understanding the warning signs and knowing what steps to take can be an important part of protecting your health and your rights.

Medication errors in a hospital setting are not always immediately clear, especially during complex inpatient care.

When symptoms change unexpectedly, or medications do not seem consistent with what was prescribed, patients and families are oft...

09/30/2026

We represent clients across all the islands. Whether you are on Oʻahu, Maui, the Big Island, or Kauaʻi, Davis Levin Livingston is prepared to stand with you. Our reach across Hawaiʻi means no family is too far from the legal help they deserve. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/V9R675U

09/30/2026

When a baby is injured during labor or delivery, the effects can last a lifetime. Birth injuries — including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and brachial plexus injuries — can result from delayed C-sections, failure to recognize fetal distress, misuse of delivery instruments, and other preventable errors.
Families facing a birth injury diagnosis often carry enormous emotional and financial burdens. They deserve to understand whether what happened was avoidable and what accountability may be available to them. At Davis Levin Livingston, birth injury cases are among the most important work we do. If your child was injured at birth and you have questions, we are here. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/Q9Y9m1K

09/24/2026

Not every injury gives rise to a personal injury claim — but many people who have been seriously harmed by someone else's negligence never pursue the compensation they deserve, simply because they do not realize a case exists.
Generally speaking, a personal injury case requires that someone owed you a duty of care, that duty was breached, the breach caused your injury, and you suffered real, measurable harm as a result. These elements sound straightforward, but applying them to the specific facts of your situation requires legal and medical expertise. If you have been seriously injured in Hawaiʻi — through medical negligence, a dangerous property condition, or another preventable cause — it is worth having an experienced attorney evaluate your situation before you assume no case is available. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/W1G1O3l

09/24/2026

Fetal monitoring strips showed signs of asphyxiation. The attending physician could not be found. The cesarean section that should have been performed was not — and a baby was injured as a result of decisions, and indecision, that never should have happened. Davis Levin Livingston secured a $5,000,000 result for this family. Every birth should be a moment of joy and safety. When hospitals fail families in their most vulnerable moments, we are here to answer for that. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/B6I265l

09/21/2026

Losing a family member is one of the most profound experiences a person can face. When that loss may have been caused by someone else's negligence — a medical error, a dangerous property condition, or another preventable act — grief is compounded by a need for answers and accountability.
In Hawaiʻi, certain family members have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one who died as a result of another's negligence. These claims address the full scope of what a family has lost — financial support, companionship, care, and more. They are not about placing a value on a life. They are about holding responsible parties accountable and ensuring families are not left to bear a burden that should never have been theirs alone. Davis Levin Livingston has stood with Hawaiʻi families in some of the most difficult wrongful death cases in the state's history. Visit https://www.davislevin.com/s/t1J3r0D