On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 24, 2015 | Car Accidents
A northbound drive on a Hawaii highway resulted in a horrific tragedy on a recent Saturday morning. Reckless drivers are often accused of speeding, and that seems to be the case in this accident. The crash resulted in the deaths of three young adults while several...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 22, 2015 | Product Liability
Firefighters face a significant degree of risk and danger each time they respond to a fire alarm. One fireman outside the state of Hawaii pursued a defective products claim after being severely injured in a 2007 fire. Already a veteran of foreign war, the...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 18, 2015 | Car Accidents
Taking a daily walk or jog is a popular form of exercise. Unfortunately, when a pedestrian’s path is shared by traffic, tragedies sometimes occur. Car accidents, such as a recent one in Hawaii, can turn a family’s life upside down in an instant. Many...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 16, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
At times, medical treatment falls below prescribed standards and results in the injury, illness or death of a patient due to the negligence or other professional error of medical staff. When someone entrusts his or care physical health to a doctor, nurse or other...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 12, 2015 | Car Accidents
When a medical prognosis is uncertain and a patient’s vital signs are abnormal with the potential for death imminent, a person is listed in critical condition. Victims of car accidents in Hawaii typically experience significant pain and suffering when gravely...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 10, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
A patient undergoing surgery must place a certain amount of trust in the medical staff which will conduct the operation and provide for his or her care. Hawaii residents and others usually assume that safety precautions and careful measures will be taken in order to...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 5, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
A good night’s sleep is often said to be the key to good health and a well-functioning body. Some jobs, however, require a person to remain awake for extensive periods of time. Those who serve as nurses in Hawaii and elsewhere have jobs that fall into this...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Feb 3, 2015 | Product Liability
A company which makes a protein powder distributed throughout the nation has ceased production due to claims of food poisoning suffered after consuming it. The alleged defective products have been circulating the consumer market since Nov. 2014. Hawaii residents might...