Traffic accidents can have a big impact on your life. In a serious crash, you could suffer a brain injury. This can be anything from a mild concussion to a devastating bleed. It's important that anyone who hits their head or who suffers an impact immediately seeks...
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U.S. Coast Guard releases new duck boat requirements
If you like to take boats out on the water in Hawaii, you may know the familiar duck boats. These stretch boats have been used for years as tourist boats that take people around the waters on the islands.You should know that many people have been hurt or killed in...
Opioid overdoses: They could lead to malpractice claims
When you or a loved one have to take pain medications, it's important that your medical team pays close attention to the medications you're taking and how they could affect you.When your spouse was first prescribed opioids, you thought they were safe. Over time, he...
The relationship between cell phone usage and car crashes
The National Safety Council reports that the dangerous activity of driving while using a cell phone causes 6 million traffic accidents each year.Many drivers use their cell phones for sending and receiving text messages, which provides plenty of time for a...
What are the effects of a severe concussion?
In a car crash, there are many different kinds of injuries that could occur. Some might include spinal injuries or brain injuries, broken bones and soft-tissue injuries. Of all the injuries you could suffer, one of the worst is a brain injury.The most common kind of...
What are the common types of medical malpractice?
It's hard to believe a doctor making a mistake. Pop culture holds physicians in very high esteem, and ordinary people can practically revere them after a close call with injury or illness. But doctors and other health care professionals are human beings, and all kinds...
Hurt in a crash? Your attorney can step in and help
A personal injury can stop you in your tracks and make it nearly impossible to live a normal life. You may struggle to live the way you did before the crash or accident that led to your injuries.Despite this happening and people knowing who was to blame, it still...
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after motorcycle-pedestrian crash
Crashes are fairly common, even in a beautiful area like Honolulu. Unfortunately, they sometimes lead to the worst-case scenarios that no one wants to think about.Take for example a case out of Iwilei. A woman was walking across the street in a marked crosswalk on...
Collecting roadway evidence is essential after a crash
Let us say the driver of a pickup truck sideswiped your car on Kamehameha Highway.You do not know what caused the collision, but evidence collected at the site will provide clues. Understanding a scene investigationAn investigation of the scene of a vehicle crash...
Working on an oil platform is dangerous: Here’s why
Working offshore, there are many hazards that could cause you to suffer from injuries. It is important that you understand the risks and the safety precautions you can take to stay safe.One of the major risks of working on an oil platform is simply the fact that it...