Recognizing potential indicators of a traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most severe and concerning injuries that a person can sustain. Any head trauma, even if a resulting injury appears closed, could lead to a TBI. In certain instances, the consequences of brain injuries may exacerbate over...
3 factors that influence the value of a wrongful death lawsuit
State law in Hawaii allows those affected by a sudden and unexpected death caused by another to take legal action. A wrongful death lawsuit can compensate the close family members who have lost a loved one because of an outside party's actions or failures. The party...
Is a recreational waiver actually valid?
Whether you were born in Hawaii or just visiting, you may find all kinds of recreational activities around that appeal to you in your free time – from horseback riding to skydiving and snorkeling to ziplining. Naturally, you probably expect to sign some kind of waiver...
2 injuries that make reporting a slip-and-fall a smart move
The average slip-and-fall may bruise someone's ego and possibly their bottom, and so people tend to assume they are all minor accidents. Especially when there are witnesses and the fall occurs in a public location, the person who fell may feel so embarrassed that they...
2 reasons an injury on a Hawaii vacation can cost thousands
People travel to Hawaii from all over for both pleasure and business. Some people who live in California make impromptu trips to take advantage of discounted flights. Others may travel from the East Coast of the United States to the middle of the Pacific to pursue...
Can a recall prevent someone from holding a company accountable?
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...
Is a business liable for someone’s slip-and-fall injuries?
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...
Important rules about wrongful death claims in Hawaii
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...
What protects you if you get hurt at a maritime job?
Given the geographic location of Hawaii, 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...