HONOLULU LAW BLOG
A brief description of the FDA’s drug approval process
If you have ever watched a commercial for a prescription medication on television, you have heard an announcer outline a handful of the side effects, some of which sound quite severe. This may make you wonder how a drug that could cause such serious side effects even...
Car accidents during a major event
There are a plethora of reasons why motor vehicle crashes keep happening, and these hazards create dangers on roadways across the country on a daily basis. Sometimes, however, unique occasions can increase the chances of a motor vehicle wreck temporarily. For example,...
Driving around with faulty brakes
When people fail to maintain their vehicles properly, they pose a major risk to themselves and other people on the road. There are many ways in which a vehicle that is not maintained properly may lead to a collision, whether a tire blows out on the road or...
Alcohol and motorcycle collisions
Motorcycle accidents can be especially dangerous and have resulted in the loss of many lives over the years. When a motorcyclist collides with a vehicle or veers off of the road and slams into a tree, the outcome can be devastating. Although these accidents happen for...
Recovering from an accident as an older person
We have written about motor vehicle crashes from a number of angles, but in this blog write-up we will look at the different reasons why car crashes can be especially tough for older adults. If you have been hit by a drunk driver or someone in your family is...
Are you suffering because of a defective airbag?
Speed and alcohol are often factors in fatal auto accidents in Hawaii. Because you never know the condition of other drivers or the consideration for others that they exercise behind the wheel, you likely take every precaution, such as refraining from drinking...
Recovering from a crash as a single parent
Traffic wrecks can be devastating for victims from all walks of life, but for some people a collision can be particularly upsetting. For example, a single parent may have an especially hard time recovering from a crash and the consequences may be very damaging with...
Car accident risks while visiting a new area
There are all sorts of risks that play a role in motor vehicle wrecks, but some are less common or are not given as much consideration in comparison to drunk driving. For example, someone who is not familiar with the roads in a particular area, even if they are not...
Long-distance bicycling and traffic crashes
If you ride a bicycle on or near roads, you may be involved in a serious collision with a vehicle. Bike accidents are caused by all sorts of different factors, such as driver negligence and the use of drugs or alcohol. As a bicyclist, you should also be aware of the...
Are injury-related deaths among teens on the rise?
There are a number of different hazards that young people face on a daily basis, from violence and health problems to suicide. However, traffic accidents are especially concerning and have claimed the lives of many young people across the country. Moreover, there is...