Unfortunately, there are over 6 million car accidents per year within the United States. Unfortunately, many of these also involve pedestrians. To make matters worse, it can be exceedingly difficult to understand the steps you should take if you were hit by a car while walking. Fortunately, it’s not as complicated as it may seem at […]
Continue reading…How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Claim?
Hawaii is one of a handful of no-fault states in the US. That means that your own insurance is expected to cover your damages regardless of who was at fault. However, the situation changes if your injuries are serious. With the help of a personal injury attorney, you can file a personal injury claim to receive […]
Continue reading…How to Win a Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Detailed Guide
Nearly 200,000 people die every year following an accident or unintentional injury. A good chunk of that number is due to another person’s action or inaction. The wrongful death of a loved one is unfathomable to understand just as much as the tragedy that follows. How do you move on? How can you gather the […]
Continue reading…Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis? A Helpful Guide
Can you sue a doctor for misdiagnosis? Well, let’s just give you a simple answer. Yes, you can! But you need to know more because if you’re going to do this, the more you know the better. In this article, we will cover what misdiagnosis is, how it is determined, compensation, and time limits. So […]
Continue reading…Car Accident Help: This Is What to Do After a Crash
We spend so much time behind the wheels of our automobiles that we often forget the amount of risk we put ourselves in just by getting on the roadway. Accidents are far too common and they can be debilitating and life-changing. The steps that you take immediately following an accident can be essential to the […]
Continue reading…This Is What You Need to Do If You Got Hit By a Car as a Pedestrian
In 2019, there were over 6,500 pedestrian deaths in the United States alone. That’s the highest amount since the late 1980s. Getting hit by a car is a traumatic experience, and it can be hard to know what to do in the aftermath of the accident. As a pedestrian, if you got hit by a […]
Continue reading…This Is How to Prove You Are Not at Fault in a Car Accident
Were you recently involved in a car accident? If so, then you might be worried about who’s going to be at fault. In some accidents, the fault isn’t so black and white. It falls into a grey area where all sides could make a case that the other is a fault. Even if the fault is absolute, […]
Continue reading…Is a Wrong Diagnosis Grounds for a Malpractice Lawsuit?
We put a lot of trust into the hands of doctors and medical professionals. In some cases, we are very literally putting our lives into their hands. In return, medical professionals have a legal obligation to act with the appropriate amount of care. When a medical professional fails to exercise this amount of care, and […]
Continue reading…7 Things to Know About Medical Malpractice for Surgical Errors
About 250,000 people in the US die every year from medical errors. In fact, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Other studies report the number of medical errors could account for 440,000 deaths each year. If surgical errors caused you to sustain an injury or left you without […]
Continue reading…Hawaii Medical Malpractice: How to Prove a Case
Americans file about 17,000 medical malpractice suits each year. The smallest mistake by even the most qualified doctor could change your life. If you were the victim of a medical malpractice case, it’s important to fight for your best interests. Otherwise, you might lose the chance to receive compensation for your pain and suffering. It’s important to […]
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