Honolulu Personal Injury Blog
Review these scuba safety tips before your next vacation
One of the most exciting aspects of travel is the chance to try new activities. For example, scuba diving is a favorite among visitors to Hawaii thanks to our wealth of exotic aquatic plant and animal species. If you have plans to learn to scuba while on holiday,...
Making your case after an auto accident injury
Car accidents are a common occurrence that sometimes leads to severe injuries to drivers and passengers. There are over 37,000 fatalities due to auto accidents every year in the United States. Even if you follow all the rules of the road, your safety also depends on...
Helicopter tour crashes a concern in the state
There is no denying that Hawaii is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It is also a popular tourist destination thanks to the tropical year-round climate. Many people who visit the islands want to explore and take in as much of the beautiful scenery as...
When heuristics cause harm
The doctors and surgeons working in Honolulu often get a great deal of respect from their patients. In many cases, they have earned that respect, having worked hard to acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to provide exceptional care. Yet a closer look at how...
How to avoid infections when hospitalized in Hawaii
While enjoying your vacation on the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, you suffer an injury that requires hospitalization. Focused on your recovery and getting home, the last thing you want to concern yourself with is a secondary infection that may lengthen your stay....
Family of pedestrian killed by trolley driver in Kakaako files suit
By Leila Fujimori [email protected] The family of a 76-year-old pedestrian struck and killed Nov. 15 by a trolley driven by an alleged drunken driver in Kakaako filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Circuit Court. An Oli Oli trolley hit Ernest Urata and "dragged...
Family of man hit by Oli Oli bus suing driver and employer
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. Friday, November 1st 2019, 6:51 AM HST by KITV Web Staff The family of a man who was hit by an Oli Oli bus and later died last November, Is suing both the driver and his employer JTB Hawaii. According to police, 76-year-old...
Most common pedestrian traffic accidents
In 2018, more pedestrians died in Hawaii than drivers involved in car accidents. While this does not happen every year in the state, there was a spike. What caused it to happen? Perhaps it was due to both drivers and pedestrians becoming more engrossed in their cell...
Misdiagnosis is always a concern
When you visit a doctor because you're not feeling well, you hope that they'll pinpoint the problem and provide a treatment plan for getting you back on your feet.While this happens most the time, you shouldn't assume this will always be the case. Misdiagnosis remains...
Always practice these pedestrian safety tips
Walking near traffic is dangerous, no matter where you are. When you are vacationing, it can be even more dangerous. Not only is there the risk that you might be distracted by new and different surroundings but the people operating motor vehicles might also be...
