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...
Wrongful Death
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...
You can make a claim if you lose a loved one in a crash
Losing a loved one because of a car crash is devastating. One moment, you're thinking of the things you want to do together. The next, you're planning a funeral.It's hard on everyone when someone dies. Spouses, parents, children, siblings and other family members may...
Can you pursue a wrongful death case?
There is no worse feeling than hearing that someone you love has unexpectedly passed away. You may have just spoken to them or have been hoping to see them soon, but the reality is that they're no longer with you.Catastrophic injuries that lead to sudden deaths are...
The wrongful death award and its modification
The sudden loss of a loved one can send emotional shockwaves throughout a Hawaiian family. Surviving family members can find it difficult to move on with life without the love and support of their lost loved one. Children are oftentimes forced to grow up without...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed following Hawaii bicyclist’s death
Unless one has been through it themselves, it can be hard to imagine the pain of losing a parent or loved one in an accident caused by driver negligence. Families who have been through this may consider taking legal action against the parties responsible for their...
Wrongful death lawsuit settles for millions
A significant number of wrongful death lawsuits in Hawaii stem from fatal motor vehicle accidents. Bicyclists and pedestrians may be more susceptible to fatalities as they do not have the protection offered by a three-ton vehicle. A family mourning the death of a real...
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Hawaii
Losing a loved one is a painful experience, particularly if their death could have been avoided. Sadly, many deaths in our state occur due to another person's negligent actions. If a loved one passed away in an accident, there is a good chance that one or more parties...
Operators of skydiving plane did not have proper permits
Many Hawaiians and visitors to Hawaii are adventurous people. Hawaii offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors including surfing, climbing, hiking and aerial pursuits such as skydiving. Although skydiving has inherent risks, the owners of skydiving companies should be...
Tragic accident renews debate over skydiving flight safety
A tragic airplane crash in Hawaii has sparked calls for better safety regulations in the aviation industry. Eleven people were killed northwest of Honolulu when a twin engine turboprop plane taking passengers on a skydiving trip crashed shortly after takeoff. It was...