All motorists are obligated to adhere to traffic signs and regulations to protect themselves and others sharing the roadways. In Hawaii, many car accidents occur when drivers fail to yield rights of way to other motorists. One such accident seems to have occurred...
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Month: March 2016
Pursuing justice regarding medical malpractice in Hawaii
Substandard medical care remains problematic in Hawaii and throughout the nation. Countless victims have suffered personal injuries due to medical malpractice in situations that may have been prevented had staff members been more diligent. When a patient has trusted...
Possible hospital negligence places far too many patients at risk
In Hawaii and throughout the nation, hospital officials are obligated to use every means possible to ensure the safety of employees, patients and visitors. Hospital negligence is problematic in many areas, often resulting in serious injury or illness to those placed...
Defective products may place Hawaiian children in danger
Parents traveling by vehicle with children obviously want to keep their kids safe on the road. Many Hawaiian parents, like those in other states, have been instructed to place children in the rear seat of a vehicle for maximum safety. An apparent ongoing problem has...
Suspected defective products leading factors in cancer deaths
Going up against a huge corporation in a wrongful death lawsuit is not an easy thing to do. The situation will likely be very stressful to those who have already suffered the devastating losses of loved ones. However, in Hawaii and all other states, the law protects...
Estate administrator takes legal action re nursing negligence
In Hawaii, when a death is caused by another party's negligence, the victim's estate is able to take legal action on behalf of the decedent. This seems to be the case after a recent death that was allegedly connected to negligence in a nursing home. A man was...
Understanding the claims process after car accidents in Hawaii
Even when a motorist acts with utmost caution behind the wheel, another driver's negligence can still cause a collision. Car accidents in Hawaii often result in legal claims being filed in civil court. The claims process can be complicated and difficult for someone...
Birth injury leaves child unable to see, walk, talk or eat
It is difficult to fathom the devastation experienced by a family whose child has been injured at birth due to medical negligence. What should have been a joyful and exciting event becomes a tragedy that has life-long impact. In Hawaii and all other states, a parent...
Parents lose custody, then sue Children’s Hospital for negligence
Parents in Hawaii, like those in other states, have the right to pursue legal action on behalf of their minor aged children. This is especially pertinent to those whose children have suffered from medical negligence. A recent situation in a Northeastern state made...
Johnson & Johnson to pay liability for defective products
Legal claims filed in Hawaii often include allegations regarding adverse effects suffered by consumers after using store-bought products. When defective products cause injury or illness, a consumer may seek compensation for damages in a civil court as many have done...