Personal Injury

Visitors expect safe conditions when staying at Hawaii resorts, hotels and vacation rentals. Hazards can arise when property owners or managers fail to maintain common areas or address known risks. Being aware of how negligent incidents happen can help those injured...

If someone is tailgating you, it is important not to react aggressively. Some drivers will suddenly hit the brakes, for instance, "brake-checking" the tailgater to get them to back off. But doing this can be very dangerous and increases the odds of an accident. So how...

Islands often have narrow roads due to limited space, and Hawaii is no exception. There are certain areas where roads are so narrow that two-way traffic is all but impossible. Vehicles have to take turns going in opposite directions. For cyclists, narrow roads can...

An accident can change your life in an instant. One moment, everything is going well; the next, you're facing medical bills, missed work and a future that feels uncertain. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, most people are focused on recovery. However, an...

While most drivers follow traffic laws and practice cautious driving on the road, they are still not immune to the possibility of being involved in an accident. If you or your family have been hurt by a recent car crash, it is crucial to seek medical care as soon as...

There are three general categories for driving distractions. As listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they are: manual distractions, visual distractions and cognitive distractions. Two of these tend to end as soon as the offending activity ends. If...

A lot can happen after an accident. A victim may be severely injured and taken to a hospital. Their injuries may require extensive medical procedures and care. They may not be able to work for weeks -- or months -- while they recover from their injuries. Medical...

Generally speaking, people are responsible for their own decisions and behavior. If one person assaults someone else, the assailant could face both prosecution and civil litigation. They may have to compensate the victim for medical expenses, property damage losses...

When motorists choose to race in traffic, they put everyone on the road at serious risk. Speeding and aggressive driving dramatically reduce a driver’s ability to react to sudden changes. This, more often than not, leads to severe or even fatal crashes.  Although...

There are two primary options for financial compensation after a car crash. Many people cover their expenses by filing insurance claims. Drivers generally have an obligation to carry liability coverage that can pay for the cost of others if they are the party at fault...