On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 27, 2014 | Car Accidents
By late September of last year, the number of people who lost their lives on the roadways of Hawaii’s second largest island was 11. This year, the number of people who have died in car accidents is already at 18. That number includes a woman who lost...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 25, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Joan Rivers has been an American icon for many decades. This is why so many people in Hawaii were shocked to hear of her sudden death. The celebrity died after undergoing what was supposed to be a routine procedure. However, instead River’s death may now lead to...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 19, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
When an individual seeks medical care, he or she is placing a great deal of trust in the physicians chosen. Most Hawaii residents lack the specialized medical training that is required to properly diagnose a medical problem and create a treatment plan, which is why...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 16, 2014 | Product Liability
A number of accidents that occur can actually be tied to unsafe products. These seemingly defective products can be found just about anywhere, including at home, on the road and at work. Residents of Hawaii who have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident may...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 14, 2014 | Car Accidents
Most people are aware of their mortality. However, that cognitive awareness is different from fully understanding the reality. In some cases, a simple act that a person has performed hundreds of times in his or her life can ultimately lead to an unexpected death. For...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 12, 2014 | Car Accidents
There are a number of dangers that accompany the decision to drive on Hawaii roadways. For those who are on or near the road outside of a motor vehicle, those dangers are exponentially multiplied. In car accidents involving a vehicle and an individual who is walking,...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 6, 2014 | Car Accidents
When a Hawaii driver gets behind the wheel, he or she assumes a wide range of responsibilities to those with whom the road is shared. Drivers must ensure that their vehicle is in proper operating condition. They are required to drive only while in good physical...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 4, 2014 | Car Accidents
When a car accident causes injury, the person who is liable for causing the crash can be subject to two types of legal penalties. One penalty is based upon violation of a criminal law while the other deals with civil penalties which come from the victim or the family...
