These days, it seems like all hospitals are overcrowded and understaffed, so it’s no wonder they’re in a hurry to get patients out the doors as fast as possible. But what happens if you’re discharged too early, and your condition isn’t really stable? If you end up right back in the hospital a few hours […]

You know that you’re a good driver – but what about everybody else out there on the road? On your daily commute, you may pass drowsy drivers, drunk (or hungover) drivers, drivers who are totally distracted from what they’re supposed to be doing and drivers who are simply error-prone. That’s why defensive driving is such […]

When a consumer pays hard-earned money for a product, they expect that it is reasonably safe and that it will function as it should, given the promises of the manufacturer. The vast majority of consumer products serve their intended purpose without putting anyone at undue risk. However, every year, there are thousands of product recalls, […]

It should come as no surprise that the consequences of a truck accident can be far more devastating than an accident involving two passenger vehicles. In fact, the typical cost of an accident involving medical injuries is well over $100,000. With so much at stake in these injuries, it is important to file a claim […]

Motorcycles are a great option for transportation in Hawaiʻi. With the exception of when it rains, people can anticipate riding motorcycles in relative safety all year round. They have room to maneuver around notorious blind curves on mountain roads and can even keep their fuel costs lower than those who are traveling in larger vehicles. […]

Surgical “never events” are serious, preventable medical errors that occur before, during or after surgery and are so egregious that reasonable people agree that they should never happen. These incidents can result in severe consequences for patients, leading to significant harm, disability or even death. All surgical departments must have protocols in place to help […]

Sand tracked in from beaches or rainwater from an afternoon shower can leave the floors at a business slippery and unsafe. It only takes a momentary loss of traction for someone to end up seriously hurt at a business, like a bar or a hotel. Slip-and-fall incidents occur frequently in Hawaiʻi and elsewhere. They can […]

Losing a loved one unexpectedly results in significant family hardship. Everyone has to adjust to their grief, which can take years to manage effectively. A family may also incur significant expenses paying for counseling and other grief support services.  There will be many other financial concerns to address as well, as the household will likely […]

Given the geographic location of Hawaiʻi, it makes sense that thousands of people across the state work maritime jobs. A maritime profession may be exciting or well-compensated depending on someone’s career. It can also be dangerous. People working out on the ocean can easily get hurt, whether they work for the entertainment industry providing parasailing […]

Every driver in Hawaiʻi, including residents driving their own vehicles and tourists in rental vehicles, has to carry insurance to protect them from the likelihood of a crash. Drivers and their passengers can typically make claims related to any injuries and property damage expenses they incur because of a car wreck.  When you understand the […]

You probably think that medical malpractice is rare. The average person trusts their doctor implicitly and puts a lot of faith in the education and licensing systems that establish standards for the medical profession. Sadly, medical malpractice is actually a major issue in the United States. In fact, medical mistakes are the third leading cause […]

Some people walk in Hawaiʻi because they are only visiting and don’t want to pay for a rental vehicle. Other people walk because it is an effective way to get cardiovascular exercise. Whether you walk to work or from your hotel to the beach, you will likely encounter some motor vehicles along the way. As […]

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