Many people in Hawaii and elsewhere own pets, some considering the animals members of their own families. While owning and caring for pets can be a rewarding experience, things can go wrong when people suffer dog bites or attacks from other animals that belong to...
Month: July 2015
Deceased man’s grandmother files negligence lawsuit on his behalf
A recent case in a state outside Hawaii involves a diagnostic procedure apparently gone wrong, according to a woman who has filed a lawsuit in relation to the incident. She has claimed negligence against a medical center and several doctors in a judicial district...
Hawaii patients could be at risk due to medical negligence
A recent study was conducted in a hospital outside Hawaii that suggested that many of the medical professionals involved failed to follow safety protocol regarding the proper procedures for removing protective garments. As this could cause a potential risk and health...
Some Hawaii car accidents involve children of minor ages
An incident occurred in the parking lot of a veterans' memorial center on a recent Saturday in Hawaii. A car accident involving a pedestrian and two vehicles left one person severely injured. Car accidents such as this one sometimes involve children of minor ages.An...
Happy nurses in Hawaii mean fewer cases of medical malpractice
Many medical patients in Hawaii have daily interaction with various staff members, including nurses. A recent study suggested that there is a correlation between a nurse's satisfaction in the workplace, the facility's mortality rate and the overall outcome of...
Car accidents in Hawaii sometimes lead to extended traffic delays
Travelers on a freeway in Hawaii experienced delays lasting approximately three hours after a recent multiple-vehicle accident. Reports indicate that as many as eight people were injured in the recent collision. Car accidents involving several vehicles often...
Some defective products in Hawaii may lack FDA approval
When a child is suffering from a physical ailment, his or her parents usually attempt to provide adequate care so as to enable a swift and full recovery. This sometimes includes seeking medical help or using various forms of medication or commercial products in order...
Medical malpractice laws vary in Hawaii and other states
A person undergoing medical care has the right to reasonably assume that physicians, clinicians, nurses and other health care workers will conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest levels of protection for patient safety. When medical...
2 car accidents within moments of each other in Hawaii
Hawaii roadways were the sites of two separate motor vehicle crashes that took place just a few miles apart from one another. Both car accidents are believed to have been caused by the same driver. The result of the collisions was the loss of one life and serious...
Car accidents sometimes involve pedestrians in Hawaii
When a pedestrian is navigating his or her way through a crosswalk, he or she has the right to reasonably assume that any nearby motorists will take precautions to ensure his or her safety. A recent case in Hawaii resulted in the loss of life when a pedestrian was...
