Tour and sightseeing buses are a common sight in Honolulu and on Oahu, ferrying tourists about the island to see Hawaii's signature attractions. Large motor coaches carry thousands of passengers every day on the island, but one thing they don't carry is seat belts....
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Month: November 2013
No one likes a tattler, especially doctors
What does a doctor do when they walk into their Honolulu clinic and see a patient who has suffered medical malpractice at the hands of one of their fellow doctors? If they are like physicians in a recent report from The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) they may...
Dangerous road conditions contribute to Honolulu bus crash
Elementary school students on their way from Kapolei Elementary School to the Judiciary building had quite the traumatic field trip earlier this month. The 40 first grade students were on a school bus when a Jeep Cherokee slammed into their bus. The woman driving the...
A $4 billion pain in the hip for Johnson & Johnson
Hip pain can be excruciating. A failing hip can greatly inhibit the ability of a person to manage their day-to-day activities. Unfortunately, hip joints receive a great deal of wear, which is one reason why 400,000 Americans have them replaced every year. In the last...
A missed diagnosis or a misdiagnosis
People are funny about doctors. For all the money we spend on healthcare in the United States and in Hawaii, most people really do not like scheduling an appointment to see a doctor. Of course, this can cause problems. You may have a condition or have contracted some...
An appalling truck accident
Technology is always a double-edged sword. It both provides more protection from some dangers, while offering numerous opportunities for increasing risks. Trucking companies have various types of technology to make their operations more efficient, safer and more...
Do we need another type of distracted driving?
Hawaii is known for its incredible scenery on Oahu, from the towering heights of the Pali to the iconic image of Waikiki Beach with Diamondhead in the background. Many people travel to Honolulu simply to take photos of the breathtaking scenery that makes up the...