Year: 2018
Victims Injured by Negligence May File a Premises Liability Claim
In Hawaii and across the United States, all public places are required to be safe for visitors. Not many people are aware, but premises liability laws can also apply to private properties such as residences. If hazards are present, the hazards must be removed or warning needs to be provided. When the negligence of property owners contributes to injuries, victims have the …
Read Full ArticleDid Another Driver’s Negligence Cause You to Suffer Injury?
Hawaii roadways, like most others in the nation, are often busy, traffic-laden places. If you’ve ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic for 20 minutes or more, you understand how frustrating that can be. Not only do high-traffic areas often cause travel delays and driver frustration, the more cars on the road at a time, the higher …
Read Full ArticleIn Hawaii, Premises Liability Laws Provide Protection
In life, accidents are going to happen when least expected. Although some accidents are severe and can cause great harm, the most accidents are minor and nothing more than inconveniences. In the state of Hawaii, the vast majority of stores, restaurants and other public places are very safe and secure. Established premises liability laws make it mandatory for owners …
Read Full ArticlePolice Investigating 2 Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Police in Hawaii are asking for the help of the public after two separate hit-and-run crashes killed one pedestrian and critically injured another. The pedestrian accidents occurred near Honolulu. The first accident happened during the morning hours along Farrington Highway. According to reports, a man was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog. Tragically, the pedestrian was killed and the …
Read Full ArticleThis Year Has Seen a Sharp Increase in Pedestrian Accidents
In recent years, pedestrian safety has become a major concern in Hawaii. Many Hawaii residents choose walking as the main source of transportation and recreation. Unfortunately, there has been a sharp increase in pedestrian accidents in recent years as roads across the state become more and more crowded. This year alone, there have been almost 100 traffic-related deaths in …
Read Full ArticleDrivers Should Be Attentive at All Times to Avoid Car Accidents
There appears to be no stopping the flood of distracted driving accidents in Hawaii. As long as drivers insist on talking on their phones, texting, snacking, and engaging in other distractions behind the wheel, they are a danger to themselves and others. The Honolulu car accident lawyers at Recovery Law Center have seen the tragic …
Read Full ArticleHawaii Laws Are Specific Regarding Mopeds
In some ways, police treat mopeds the same as motorcycles: All mopeds in Hawaii must be registered, and you must either a driver’s license or motorcycle training. However, mopeds don’t require insurance and accidents are treated the same as bicycle accidents. Not harmless vehicles Mopeds may seem like harmless, souped-up bicycles, but the state Department of …
Read Full ArticleBicycle Accidents Often Result in Serious Injuries
Temperatures are warm and comfortable year-round in Hawaii, making outdoor activities enjoyable. Due to increasingly crowded roadways, many Hawai’i Residents are using bicycles as a main source of transportation. Not only are bicycles environmentally friendly and economical, traveling by bike is a great way to stay in shape. In fact, cycling is one of the most popular …
Read Full ArticlePedestrian Accidents: Driver Flees After Striking Pedestrian
Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply in recent years across Hawaii. Pedestrians typically utilize sidewalks very close to busy streets. With more and more vehicles on the road these days, pedestrian accidents become almost inevitable. Statistics say a pedestrian is killed every 90 minutes in the United States. Recently, an accident claimed the life of a pedestrian in …
Read Full ArticlePremises Liability: Woman Files Claim After Severe Injuries
In Hawaii, it is required that all stores, restaurants and businesses comply with strict regulations and safety codes to ensure the safety of customers and visitors. People across the United States visit Hawaii throughout the year to enjoy the first-class shopping and dining experiences available here. These establishments are literally booming with tourists year-round. Unfortunately, something as minor …
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