On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 30, 2014 | Car Accidents
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the road is responsible for watching for pedestrians, cyclists and others who share the road. Accidents involving pedestrians often result in severe injuries or death, and it can fall to grieving family members to seek some...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 28, 2014 | Truck Accidents
A college student’s family is taking legal action after a truck accident that took the young woman’s life at a Hawaii farmers’ market. The family is suing the company that owns the delivery truck involved in the accident, as well as the 23-year-old...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 23, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Unfortunately, many people suffer serious injuries during fairly common medical procedures. For example, consider the claims against a Big Island doctor who recently had his medical license revoked.In mid-March a young woman was scheduled to have her wisdom...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 21, 2014 | Product Liability
If you’re putting on eye makeup, then you likely have other things on your mind besides whether or not the cosmetic tool you’re using is dangerous. However, defective products come in all shapes and sizes. With that in mind, consumers in Hawaii who use...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 18, 2014 | Product Liability
The lawsuit involving ignition switches on General Motors’ vehicles demonstrates just how complex these matters can become with all of the legal wrangling. The attorney who originally brought a wrongful death lawsuit that may have eventually led to 2.59 million...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 16, 2014 | Car Accidents
Head-on collisions are some of the most violent on the road. To avoid such crashes in Hawaii, where the roads can be very curvy, drivers have to remain constantly alert.A tragic head-on accident in Pepe’ekeo has taken a driver’s life. According to initial...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 14, 2014 | Premises Liability
Proper safety measures are necessary to ensure that everyone who takes part in the services offered by a business remains safe. A recent zipline accident in Hawaii has caused some concern over the safety of the recreational activity, which is very popular with...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 8, 2014 | Truck Accidents
The commercial trucking industry is subject to complex regulations to protect motorists and pedestrians from potentially deadly hazards such as mechanical failure, dangerous loading practices, driver intoxication and driver fatigue. Unfortunately, safety standards are...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 7, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
People who are sick or injured rely on medical professionals to heal them and make them well. Unfortunately, even the best-trained doctors can make mistakes. Hawaii residents might be interested to know that a recent report named medical errors as the country’s...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 2, 2014 | Car Accidents
In addition to the physical injuries suffered in a car accident, many people experience significant financial obstacles as a result of the crash. The aftermath of a serious auto accident often involves multiple phases, including the investigation, coordinating medical...
