Honolulu Personal Injury Blog
How many injuries occur because of surgical errors?
Modern medicine often offers many ways to treat injuries and illnesses. If your doctor recommends surgery, you trust the surgeon to operate with competence and professionalism. Regrettably, though, that does not always happen. Medical errors are the third-leading...
3 steps to take when you are in a boating accident
According to Statista, in 2019, 613 people died and over 2,500 suffered injuries because of boating accidents. Property damages ranged in the millions of dollars. In 2018, there were only eight accidents in Hawaii that resulted in two fatalities. Boating accidents...
Are some people more likely to experience medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to provide the patient with the level of care expected by a reasonable person. Unfortunately, some individuals have a higher risk of suffering from poor outcomes because of medical malpractice. Review the common risk...
Explore alternative dispute resolution for personal injury
When you experience an injury caused by negligence, you can seek legal compensation for your damages. This does not necessarily mean you have to go to court, however. Review the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options to consider after a personal injury in...
Does UM/UIM coverage make a difference after an accident?
Working through the aftermath of an auto accident can be tough if you sustained injuries caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage will take care of most of – if not all – your medical bills. Yet, it is unlikely to...
4 types of surgical errors
Medical errors, including surgical errors, are a leading cause of death for patients in the United States. This substantial threat to patient safety constitutes a serious public health problem. Sometimes surgical mistakes occur when a doctor does something incorrectly...
5 most common types of personal injury cases suffered in Hawaii
Visitors and well as locals often regard Hawaii as a paradise. However, the islands afford perils to locals and tourists alike that can sometimes result in serious personal injury. There are not really any personal injuries entirely unique to Hawaii. However, there...
4 primary causes of rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions, where one vehicle collides with the back of another, are almost alarmingly common. In fact, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports there are as many as two million of these accidents every single year. If you...
Tips for staying safe when visiting Hawaii
Visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii is often a dream come true for many travelers, but vacation is not a time for people to let their guard down. In fact, vacationers are often more susceptible to injuries because they are not familiar with the area and may be...
Has your newborn suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen?
Currently, more than a million people in the U.S. have brain damage, and many of these are infants. Lack of oxygen is often responsible for brain damage to a newborn. Has this happened to your baby? A little background According to information in the American...
