When it comes to the safety of children, parents are often concerned with the quality of store-bought products they use. As consumers, they can reasonably assume that all reasonable steps have been taken and laws obeyed that help keep products safe, especially when...
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Month: June 2016
Negligence may have caused worsened medical condition
In Hawaii and elsewhere, those unable to care for themselves must often entrust their care to medical professionals. Sometimes, this type of care is provided on a temporary basis; in other situations, it may be needed permanently. All patients have the right to...
Hawaii’s big island sees far too many fatal car accidents
Each year, numerous residents and visitors to Hawaii's big island lose their lives on its roadways. These car accidents are due to various factors, and it is the job of the island's law enforcement officials to find out exactly what happened. In many cases, the cause...
In Hawaii, car accidents may leave children without parents
When a mother in Hawaii proudly watches a daughter grow into a young woman with a child of her own, it can be a satisfying and rewarding time. Being a grandmother can be joyful as one looks forward to years of sharing special times with children and grandchildren. But...
What to do when defective products cause injury in Hawaii
Countless numbers and types of products are placed into the hands of consumers in Hawaii on a daily basis. Often, these items contain labels that list things such as, ingredients, warnings and/or instructions for use or maintenance of the product. It becomes...
Nursing negligence still a problem in Hawaii and other states
When substandard medical care causes a person to suffer injury or illness, victims and family members often experience feelings of anger and frustration. When the victim is a child, or an elderly person who cannot provide self-care, the unjustness of the situation is...
Hawaii doctors and others urged to admit medical mistakes
Most in Hawaii would agree that far too many people die each year from substandard medical care. Mistakes made by doctors, nurses, practitioners and other staff members often create devastation in the lives of patients and their families. In fact, some estimates...
Court orders monetary judgment after tragic medical mistakes
Doctors in Hawaii and elsewhere often undergo the scrutiny of their patients, who may or may not be satisfied with the type of care and treatment they receive. Sometimes, doctors face allegations of medical malpractice for mistakes made while patients are undergoing a...
Filing defective products claim on behalf of children in Hawaii
If one parent dies and the other is considered mentally unstable, children may be placed into the care of court appointed legal guardians. If those guardians believe that defective products somehow led to the parent's death, they are able to file a wrongful death...
Many families in Hawaii devastated by medical mistakes
Most medical professionals in Hawaii do their utmost best to follow protocol and acceptable standards of practice to protect patients' safety and provide the best care possible. However, in hospitals throughout the state, medical mistakes continue to occur, many of...