Accidents in Hawaii sometimes involve pedestrians, automobiles, bicyclists or big rig trucks. Truck accidents sometimes lead to complicated issues involving insurance or liability due to the commercial nature of some tractor-trailers on the road. When a person becomes...
Month: May 2015
Some Hawaii car accidents lead to actions against the state
In 2008, a fatal accident in Hawaii left a family mourning the loss of a child. According to reports, several car accidents involving vehicles that have veered across the center line of traffic on a certain road occurred prior to the 2008 crash. The design of the...
Reckless drivers can cause fatal accidents
Records indicate that nine fatal automobile accidents have occurred on The Big Island in Hawaii in 2015. A recent tragedy resulted in the loss of two lives. An arrest for suspected first-degree negligent homicide was made in the aftermath of the crash. In similar...
Speed a factor in some Hawaii car accidents
In a certain location in Hawaii, there is a curve in the road known to some as "dead man's bend." Many who have grown up in the area claim that this portion of the road is notorious for being the scene of many car accidents. Speed limits are posted at 25 mph, but...
Is lack of warning labels part of defective products liability?
In Hawaii and elsewhere in the United States, a manufacturer can potentially be held liable for placing a purchasable item into the hands of consumers if there is a known risk associated with use of that item. Use of defective products can sometimes lead to serious...
Some Hawaii car accidents result in arrests
A fatal accident occurred in Hawaii on a recent Saturday that resulted in the loss of two lives. The tragedy took place on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. Car accidents such as this one sometimes result in a driver being arrested when suspicion of reckless driving or other...
Hawaii patients should be aware of misdiagnosis problems
A recent article suggested that medical malpractice is an ongoing problem in many states, most likely including Hawaii. Various issues were mentioned as the most common forms of malpractice named in claims filed by patients. Misdiagnosis was said to be the number one...
Hawaii car accidents sometimes result in negligence claims
Witnesses are being sought in a recent Hawaii accident that involved one motor vehicle and reportedly two pedestrians. Car accidents such as this one sometimes result in criminal charges being filed against a driver when he or she is suspected of unlawful actions...
