Individuals who are subjected to a spinal cord injury can experience a vast range of physical problems as a result. Those difficulties can be manifested in many parts of the body, and can seriously decrease an individual's ability to function in a healthy and normal...
Month: November 2014
Repercussions of minor to catastrophic injuries of the brain
Virtually all Hawaii residents are aware of the physical damage that victims of automobile accidents can suffer. While the human body is an amazing and resilient thing, we are also incredibly vulnerable to a wide range of injuries. Some of this damage, including...
Cause unknown in early days of many car accidents
When an automobile accident takes place, Hawaii police begin the investigative process as soon as they reach the scene. An immediate assessment is made of the position of the vehicles involved, the condition of the roadway and the presence of clues that suggest how...
Was sexual assault in frat house due to inadequate security?
When an accident or injury takes place on property in Hawaii owned by an individual, business or institution, the injured party has the right to seek legal recourse. This is true in slip-and-fall incidents, improperly maintained structures, or in cases in which there...
Car accidents: Fatality results from Hawaii collision
Entering and leaving roadways can at times be dangerous maneuvers for drivers. Some individuals behind the wheel may not yield the right-of-way to vehicles moving onto a road, or a driver may not following the traffic signals in a designated area. These and numerous...
Birth injuries and errors can lead to medical malpractice suit
The events leading up to a child's birth seem to occur at a lightening pace. Once a woman has gone into labor, that pace quickens even further. Parents in Hawaii and across the nation become swept away in a series of events that can be confusing and...
Drivers continue texting knowing risk of car accidents
As human beings, our ability to rationalize our own behavior is astounding. In any number of scenarios, individuals are able to justify actions that they know are beyond defense. This seems to be an inherent aspect of human nature, but one that can have serious...
Medical mistakes pose far greater risk than Ebola
With the recent media coverage surrounding the Ebola outbreak, many Americans assume that the disease is poised to sweep through the nation. In reality, however, American citizens who have not visited affected countries have virtually no risk of being exposed to the...
Reckless drivers can cause Hawaiian pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians in Hawaii are generally aware of the dangers they are exposed to when out walking. Reckless drivers often disregard road safety rules, and resulting accidents may lead to severe -- or even fatal -- injuries. Three pedestrians were recently hospitalized...
