5,475. I’ll end the year with a number, and a question. This isn’t about tort law, car crashes or the cases I handle for people in Hawaiʻi as a trial lawyer. I write as a citizen. The number: 5,475 The question: “When will the people stand…
Although the dangers of riding are obvious even to those who have never hopped on a hog, some of the most seasoned motorcyclists are unaware of the steps they should take in the event of a collision. Since catastrophic injuries are likely in motorcycle accidents,…
Big rigs may be impressive for their ability to haul heavy cargo, but they have far more operating limitations than standard passenger vehicles. For example, they take much longer to decelerate because of their weight, and they cannot make sharp turns because of their length…
It may seem that books are ubiquitous across the country, but that’s not actually true, according to recent research. A study led by New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development found that children’s books are hard to come by in low-income…
Since vehicles can do far more damage to pedestrians than pedestrians can do to vehicles, motorists must be prepared to stop for those on foot. This duty of care applies when turning at intersections, passing playgrounds and residential areas, driving through school zones, and traveling…
This time last year, I wrote about America’s speeding problem and called for an end to this dangerous behavior. Sadly, 2018 has proven itself to be one of the deadliest years for traffic fatalities in Nevada. Many of these fatalities were caused by speeding,…
Facing numerous sexual abuse lawsuits and damaging claims of covering up for known predators, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is reportedly considering bankruptcy protection. The century-old organization has been accused of failing to protect young children from sexual abuse in spite of compiling information…
Spectrum Health Hospital in Hastings, Michigan, has been found to have Legionella bacteria in its water, according to hospital officials. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaire’s Disease, a dangerous lung inflammation that can be fatal. Two patients at the hospital have been diagnosed with Legionnaire’s Disease,…
The Michigan Attorney General’s office announced earlier this year it was joining several other states in investigating allegations of sexual abuse and assault of children and others by Catholic priests from the 1950s till today. All 7 Michigan Catholic Dioceses are being investigated. Bishop Earl…
A recent report from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has provided the most exhaustive and in-depth look at the failures of governments worldwide to ensure the safety of medical devices. It presents the case that, “health authorities across the globe have failed to protect…
