On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 29, 2016 | Car Accidents
Hawaii is a dream vacation destination. The sun, the ocean and the captivating music and dance bring families from all over the world to the Aloha State. Unfortunately, getting injured in a car accident while in Honolulu can turn your holiday into a nightmare.It can...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog, Product Liability
A supposed high quality artificial turf is the center of controversy as recent lawsuits have been filed against its manufacturers, saying it has failed to perform as advertised. Numerous school systems outside Hawaii have purported manufacturers knowingly sold them...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 26, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
One can only imagine the utter shock and devastation of having a perfectly healthy kidney surgically removed by mistake. Sadly, this is not the first horrific surgical error to take place in one of the nation’s hospitals. Each year, thousands of people in Hawaii...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 24, 2016 | Car Accidents
Any motor vehicle collision that results in a fatality is a tragic incident. Fatal car accidents involving young people are especially traumatic. A recent crash in Hawaii involved two vehicles and resulted in one death, as well as injuries to two others.It was just...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 22, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
There is definitely no shortage of bad news regarding people who die from illegal drug use. Not every overdose in Hawaii or elsewhere is caused by illegal drug use, however. In fact, all too many tragic deaths have been caused by medical mistakes that were entirely...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 15, 2016 | Car Accidents
During the holidays, many children in Hawaii and elsewhere are on the lookout for Santa Claus. Those driving motor vehicles in the state have another concern during this busy time of the year — dangerous drivers acting with road rage. Car accidents increase...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 10, 2016 | Car Accidents
Many motor vehicle collisions in Hawaii and elsewhere are later found to have been entirely preventable. Car accidents caused by distracted drivers have the potential to cause serious injuries or death. Learning that a loved one has died in this manner, and that the...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 8, 2016 | Car Accidents
Every motorist in Hawaii is obligated to act with caution while driving, in accordance with a traffic and safety regulations. Reckless drivers are menaces to all who share the road, including pedestrians. In fact, sometimes, simply trying to cross the street can...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 6, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Many parents in Hawaii understand what it’s like to have a sick child. Some have also had the frustrating experience of taking children to a hospital for care only to be sent home without concrete answers as to what is causing their child’s illness. For...
On Behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Dec 1, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Entrusting one’s child to medical professionals for care and treatment involves a certain amount of risk. However, parents in Hawaii and all other states can reasonably assume that doctors, nurses and other medical staff members will act according to the highest...