On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 28, 2015 | Truck Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 26, 2015 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 21, 2015 | Car 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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 19, 2015 | 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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 14, 2015 | Product 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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 12, 2015 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 8, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 6, 2015 | Car Accidents
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...
