On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 31, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
When people lose their lives as a result of a doctor’s error in Hawaii, the surviving family members may feel both grieved and frustrated. In one out-of-state case, a woman and her daughter have filed a suit against a clinic, alleging that medical malpractice on...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 29, 2014 | Premises Liability
It is not always possible to know when — or whether — a dog will bite you. In some cases, dog bites can cause serious injuries or even death. If an injury is serious, it may be possible to recover damages from the Hawaii resident who owns the dog that bit...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 25, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Sadly, we often read about a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis that resulted in premature death or prolonged suffering of a patient. If serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses are not diagnosed correctly and in a timely manner, the patients may be...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 22, 2014 | Car Accidents
Car crashes involving pedestrians have an increased risk of injury or fatality. It is much more difficult for pedestrians to protect themselves from potential harm from car accidents because they are not as protected as those traveling in a vehicle. This is what...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 17, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Surgery may be an uneasy undertaking for some patients in Hawaii, but most likely believe, that in the hands of a qualified surgeon, all will go as planned. However, when a health care provider makes a surgical error, such as failing to inform a patient of proper...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 15, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
When Hawaii residents consider the topic of medical malpractice, the focus is often on the actions taken that brought about direct harm to a patient. While this is the basis of a great many malpractice cases, it is also important to remember that the actions that...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 8, 2014 | Product Liability
Listeria is a dangerous illness for anyone in Hawaii and across the country. However, defective products that have been contaminated with Listeria are especially dangerous for pregnant women. Symptoms that can be experienced are similar to that of a flu. The actual...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 5, 2014 | Product Liability
For those in Hawaii who own and drive a vehicle from Hyundai, the value of their choice is often clear. The automotive manufacturer certainly aims to please consumers, constructing their vehicles with added features and options for which many other companies charge a...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Aug 2, 2014 | Car Accidents
One family is currently moving through the initial stages of grief after losing their loved one in a terrible car crash in Pearl City, Hawaii. The crash took place in the early morning hours of a recent Sunday. Upon early investigation, police believe that the driver...
