Even out here in beautiful Hawaii, car accidents happen all the time. For many tourists, a car accident is a jarring interruption to their time away from home, but they move on with their vacation and assume that no major injuries occurred.However, many types of...
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Year: 2017
Was my baby’s shoulder dystocia preventable
You spent nine months waiting for your baby to be born. Come delivery day, it didn't go as you expected. During birth, your baby struggled to come out and one of her shoulders got stuck. The obstetrician and delivery room team scrambled to give your baby the extra...
Hawaii car accidents: Young girl dies after being hit by SUV
Parking lots often contain a mixture of vehicles and pedestrians -- especially when the lot is located outside an apartment complex, which may involve young children playing nearby. Many drivers pay close attention when driving through similar areas, hoping to avoid...
Hawaii car accidents: Retired firefighter killed on Oahu
Many individuals find it difficult to respond to a vehicle that crosses into oncoming traffic. Similar car accidents are often severe and have the potential to cause serious injury to anyone involved, or worse. A recent collision in Hawaii left two people hospitalized...
Woman dies after medical facility’s failure to diagnose infection
Patients expect a certain level of care when admitted to a medical facility. With many of the workers in these establishments undergoing extensive training, people in Hawaii expect the utmost diligence regarding the treatment they receive. Anytime there is failure to...
Defective products: Removable IVC filter embedded within woman
Many individuals who have suffered serious injuries have had medical devices implanted as a result. These devices are often in place to prevent further injury. People in Hawaii expect these to be safe and properly manufactured. Clearly, any defective products can put...
Hawaii car accidents: Tow truck operator critically injured
Tow truck drivers often face many dangers while out in the field. With many cars being stranded on congested roadsides, they are often forced to operate in close proximity to traffic. Sadly, quite a few car accidents involve roadside workers who are seriously injured,...
5 things to know about birth injuries
Women who are pregnant worry a lot about what will happen when they go into the hospital to give birth. This concern isn't without a good basis. Birth injuries occur in births around the country. These can range from minor injuries that heal without intervention in a...
Balcony falls and other potential premises liabilities
What if a person staying at a hotel in Hawaii is enjoying the oceanic view from the balcony when the railing dislodges, causing th guest to fall to the ground? Balcony falls have occurred on many occasions, resulting in catastrophic injuries, sometimes even death. It...
Woman run over by car containing defective products
Automobiles are often the favored means of travel for many people across the country. Countless new vehicles are manufactured each year, leaving consumers with numerous options. When someone in Hawaii purchases one of these, the expectation is that it will function...