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Hawaiian Fatal Work Injuries Increased Dramatically in 2014
Hawaii recorded 31 fatal work injuries in 2014, up from 11 the previous year. Though the count from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is still preliminary, it represents the highest level since 2001, when 41 Hawaiian workers lost their lives. Nationally, 4,679 workers suffered fatal injuries on the job. The breakdown of work injuries is […]
March 31, 2017 Posted in Wrongful Death Tagged work-related injuries, worker deaths rise in Hawaii, workplace fatalities Comments Off on Hawaiian Fatal Work Injuries Increased Dramatically in 2014
Hawaii Department of Health Cites Progress vs. Fatal Bicycle Accidents
The Hawaii State Department of Health delivered some good news for bicyclists in its Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan (HIPP) for 2012–2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “bicycle-related deaths in 2009 were nearly half of what they were in 2005.” HIPP attributes the success to “an increased effort among traffic safety partners and […]
March 3, 2017 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged bicycle injuries in Hawaii, cycling injuries, HIPP Comments Off on Hawaii Department of Health Cites Progress vs. Fatal Bicycle Accidents
Examining the Causes of Drownings in Hawaii
A high rate of drownings is not good PR for an island paradise, so the Hawaii State Department of Health is interested in examining the causes of drownings in our state with an eye toward reducing them. The Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan Report for 2012 to 2017 looked closely at drowning statistics for recent years […]
February 13, 2017 Posted in Fatal Accidents Tagged dangerous recreational activities, drowning fatalities, Hawaiian drowing deaths Comments Off on Examining the Causes of Drownings in Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Health Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety
Citing traffic-related injuries as “one of the leading causes of death and injuries for children of all ages nationwide,” the Hawaii State Department of Health urged parents and caregivers to take advantage of all opportunities to educate themselves on the proper use of car seats and other safety precautions for transporting children. DOH presents statistics […]
January 6, 2017 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged Child Passenger Safety Program, HIPP, injured children Comments Off on Hawaii Department of Health Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety
Can “Complete Streets” Reverse Hawaii’s High Rate of Pedestrian Accidents?
When the Hawaii State Department of Health issued its injury prevention plan for the years 2012 to 2017, the rates of pedestrian fatalities for the state were already unacceptably high. Since then, Hawaii has earned the distinction of being the most dangerous state for elderly pedestrians. Back when the Department of Health was drafting the […]
December 9, 2016 Posted in Pedestrian Accidents Tagged Hawaii State Department of Health, HIPP, pedestrian injuries Comments Off on Can “Complete Streets” Reverse Hawaii’s High Rate of Pedestrian Accidents?
Is It Time for a Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law in Hawaii?
The Hawaii State Department of Health addressed motorcycle rider safety in its injury prevention plan for the years 2012 to 2017. The report began with a review of unsettling statistics from 2005 to 2009, when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than two-thirds of fatally injured motorcycle riders (67 percent) and […]
November 11, 2016 Posted in Motorcycle Accidents Tagged helmet law, motorcycle safety, NHTSA Comments Off on Is It Time for a Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law in Hawaii?
Deadly Toll of Motor Vehicle Crashes in Hawaii
Motor vehicle crashes, which result in an average of 58 deaths per year, are the fourth leading cause of fatal injuries to Hawaii residents. Injury data strongly indicate that risk-taking behavior among young men and the state’s dark, narrow highways combine to increase the danger of preventable accidents. About one-third of the fatal crash victims […]
October 14, 2016 Posted in Fatal Accidents Tagged fatal car crashes in Hawaii, motor vehicle fatalities, speeding Comments Off on Deadly Toll of Motor Vehicle Crashes in Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Health’s Traffic Safety Recommendations
When the Hawaii State Department of Health drafted the Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan for 2012–2017, it targeted several types of traffic injuries and made a number of traffic safety recommendations. Those recommendations included the following: Motorcycle and moped riders — HIPP cites a study that asserts properly worn helmets reduce the risk of death by […]
September 16, 2016 Posted in Car Accidents Tagged Hawaii Dept of Health, HIPP, traffic safety in Hawaii Comments Off on Hawaii Department of Health’s Traffic Safety Recommendations
Drowning Is Leading Cause of Nonresident Deaths in Hawaii
A state that presents itself as a world-class tourist destination must do what it can to make visitors safe. The Injury Prevention and Control Section (IPCS) of the Hawaii State Department of Health periodically examines injury statistics and makes recommendations about accident prevention. In its 2012 report, IPCS notes that “a total of 339 nonresidents […]
August 19, 2016 Posted in Fatal Accidents Tagged drowning, Hawaii fatalities, nonresident deaths in Hawaii Comments Off on Drowning Is Leading Cause of Nonresident Deaths in Hawaii
Hawaiian Injury Rates Compare Favorably with Those of Mainland States
If you aren’t already feeling good about living in Hawaii, a cursory look at injury statistics should raise your spirits. According to the Hawaii State Department of Health, the rate of fatal injuries in Hawaii was 17 percent lower than the rate for the rest of the United States, while the rate of nonfatal injuries […]
July 22, 2016 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged Hawaii State Department of Health, Injury rates in Hawaii, suicides rates Comments Off on Hawaiian Injury Rates Compare Favorably with Those of Mainland States
