Honolulu Personal Injury Blog
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...
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...
