On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Jun 21, 2016 | Premises Liability
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Jun 4, 2016 | Blog, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Truck Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | May 12, 2016 | Blog, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Truck Accidents
In Hawaii and throughout the nation, toy store shelves are teeming with the latest, greatest trendy items, beckoning to parents on behalf of children everywhere. Most parents delight in purchasing popular toys and equipment for their kids; that is, until defective...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Truck Accidents
Many consumers in Hawaii and elsewhere have bathroom shelves in their homes that are filled with store-bought products. Some may actually have defective products among their supplies. When a purchased product causes an injury to a consumer, the law allows the injured...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Mar 22, 2016 | Blog, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Truck Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Mar 19, 2016 | Blog, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Truck Accidents
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...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Jan 21, 2016 | Premises Liability
Providing for the safety of those on public fairgrounds in Hawaii involves more than simply hiring security guards or making sure there is appropriate lighting on the premises. Other issues of inadequate security might include various details surrounding vendors...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Jan 13, 2016 | Premises Liability
Hawaii is known as one of the world’s most beautiful tourist locations, with myriad vacationers visiting the islands each year. Those who own premises visited by tourists — such as restaurants, hotels or shopping centers — are obligated to provide...
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Sep 17, 2015 | Premises Liability
Hawaii attracts tourists from all over the world. Many locations cater to visitors who are vacationing with family and friends or traveling through the state on business. During some visits, accidents sometimes occur that result in injuries to one or more persons....
On behalf of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks | Jul 31, 2015 | Premises Liability
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...
