Hawaii is a wonderful place to spend a vacation with your family, but your choice of a rental home can make or break the trip. Not only are location and amenities important, but safety is paramount too. One disastrous vacation injury can throw your entire getaway into...
Personal Injury
What should you know about dooring?
When cyclists and drivers have to interact on the road, it can often end up poorly for the cyclists. Even a parked car could potentially cause trouble for bicycles. Dooring - a phenomenon that involves a driver opening their door into the path of a cyclist - serves as...
How do traumatic brain injuries manifest?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is entirely possible to deal with a brain injury in the aftermath. Depending on the strength and severity of the blow itself, the injury can manifest in traumatic ways. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can impact the human...
What complications may occur due to spinal cord injuries?
After spinal cord injuries, many focus their attention on the resulting paralysis. Along with the potential loss of feeling and movement, those with spinal trauma also face potentially serious secondary complications. Understanding the possible complications may help...
What to do if you are injured while on vacation in Hawaii
Tourists never plan on sustaining an injury while on vacation in Hawaii. Knowing how to proceed in these situations may improve personal and financial recovery. Be aware of frequent tourist injuries Vacation is a time filled with activity and adventure. It also means...
SCIs in Hawaii versus the national average
Spinal cord injuries represent a small portion of overall injuries experienced by Americans in a year. However, these catastrophic injuries also entail some of the most widespread, long-lasting effects for those who suffer from them. Depending on the location, a...
How to stay safe as a truck driver
Being a commercial truck driver comes with many responsibilities. For one, you likely have to work on a hectic schedule and meet tight deadlines. You may also have to transport hazardous materials across long distances. But regardless of your duties, traffic safety...
Providing support for your loved one with a TBI
Watching your loved one endure a traumatic brain injury can make you feel helpless. You may wish that you could ease the pain and suffering and help restore optimal health. There is nothing wrong with wanting to help, but going about it the wrong way could hinder...
When can you hold a rental car company liable for a crash in Hawaii?
Whether you are a tourist who rented a car at the Honolulu airport, or a local resident of Hawaii, at some point you may find yourself in a car accident involving one or more rental vehicles. In the aftermath of your accident, when you are faced with medical bills,...
Can You Sue a General Contractor?
Construction sites are often beehives of activity, with multiple crews working on the same job to get it done on time. With so much going on, it is little wonder that so many construction workers are hurt on the job each year. In fact, according to the Centers for...