Author Archives: Cronin Fried
Injury Prevention Is a Public Health Priority in Hawaii
The Hawaii State Department of Health periodically issues a plan for injury prevention. The last such plan was to cover 2012 to 2017. The issue is critical since statistics show that unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among Hawaii residents ages one to 44. During an average week, 13 residents die from an […]
Where Are Hawaii’s Deadliest Beaches?
If you were to guess which Hawaiian beach was the site where most deaths have occurred recently, you might picture an isolated cove or a rocky inlet where the roiling surf seems to reach up and snatch unsuspecting beachcombers and carry them out to sea. Little would you suspect the popular and tranquil Hanauma Bay. […]
What Factors Should a Plaintiff Consider When Deciding Whether to Settle a Personal Injury Case?
When you are prosecuting a personal injury lawsuit, there may be many times when you have to decide whether to accept a settlement offer or take the case to trial. Your attorney should put your best interests first and advise you based on a range of factors. But you are the ultimate decision-maker, so you […]
How Does a Contingency Fee Work for a Personal Injury Case?
Most people understand that if they are hurt in an accident, they can consult with an attorney free of charge to learn their rights and get advice about how to proceed. But what happens from there? The usual arrangement between attorneys and clients in personal injury cases is the contingency fee. Under this agreement, the […]
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Lawsuits in Hawaii?
Who or what caused an accident is not always clear cut. In fact, multiple parties may be at fault. If you were injured in an accident where you feel you were partially to blame, you may wonder whether you have the right to file a claim. This is where the legal concept of contributory negligence […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Hawaii?
A wrongful death occurs when some act or omission, whether negligent, reckless or deliberate, causes a fatal injury to another person. Under Hawaii law, a representative of the deceased person’s estate can sue to recover reasonable expenses for the deceased’s treatment of the injuries and burial. However, those close to the deceased can bring a […]
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Hawaii?
The statute of limitations is the law that restricts the amount of time an injured person has to file a legal claim. When the statutory period runs out, if you have not filed an action with the appropriate court, you lose your right to compensation forever. In Hawaii, the statutory period for personal injury is […]
Common Surfing Injuries in Hawaii
Surfing is enormously popular in Hawaii, and many visitors to the islands come here precisely for that reason. But of course, surfing is inherently risky, and serious, debilitating injuries do occur. The most severe injuries from surfing include: Eye damage — Impact with the tip of a surfboard can cause trauma resulting in irreversible vision […]
What Are Hawaii’s Most Dangerous Roads?
Hawaii has several roads that are notoriously difficult to negotiate, due to their narrow paths, sheer cliffs, frequent rocks slides and lack of guardrails. A vehicle can easily veer off the edge of the road and plunge into the sea. The most dangerous roads in Hawaii include: Kahekili Highway— This remote road along Maui’s rugged […]
New Hawaiian Law Seeks to Reduce Pedestrian Fatalities
Honolulu is known for its congested traffic and busy intersections, where tourists unfamiliar with the area face perils from aggressive drivers. In Honolulu, there were 16 recorded pedestrian fatalities in 2012, 19 in 2013, and 25 in 2014. The Hawaii Department of Transportation has responded to this upward trend in pedestrian fatalities by issuing new […]
