Many Hawaii residents are not fully aware of the responsibilities that business owners hold toward the individuals who frequent their establishments. Owners and operators are expected to maintain a safe and secure environment for all those who are present at that...
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Month: December 2014
Tragic accident proves the danger of reckless drivers
A tragic accident on the island of Maui emphasizes what can happen when one motorist endangers everyone else on the road. This recent accident left one pedestrian injured and another person dead. Reckless drivers are frequently responsible for fatal accidents that...
Consumers can be advised of recalls of defective products
Most people love buying presents for babies and toddlers. What is not known is how many people who buy gifts take the time to check the item for injury hazards, or investigate to determine whether it may be a recalled item. Thousands of defective products are recalled...
Doctor not disciplined for wrong-site surgical error
When an individual is subjected to a serious medical error, the patient and his or her family can have a hard time coming to terms with the damage that has been wrought. This is especially true in cases in Hawaii and elsewhere in which a wrong-site surgical error...
Insurance benefits do not always cover new therapies
When a resident of Hawaii is injured in a serious auto accident, the primary focus is on receiving the appropriate emergency medical treatment. In the days and weeks ahead, the patient and his or her family will begin to consider the long-term ramifications of the...
Lack of patience on Hawaii’s roads can create reckless drivers
It might be difficult to find a driver in Hawaii who has not lost his or her patience with traffic on occasion. Most drivers deal with their frustration while continuing to observe the rules of the road. Regrettably, however, some drivers give in to their lack of...
Car accidents in Hawaii: Elderly woman killed
Oahu's 53rd traffic fatality of the year claimed the life of an 86-year-old woman on Dec. 1, according to local sources. Hawaiian car accidents have killed far too many people this year, with this woman being the latest victim. So far, police have not filed charges...
VA medical malpractice payouts come from U.S. Treasury
Veterans are an integral part of American society. No matter what side of the political spectrum, most people feel and express gratitude for the sacrifices made by veterans. However, there are many veterans who may be suffering from physical ailments. Many times,...
Innocent victims can suffer after Hawaii truck accidents
Human behavior can be irrational and human beings are never perfect. These facts affect every aspect of life, cause all types of problems and can even have serious consequences. One area of life in which people are most at risk of becoming victims due to other...