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Unfortunately, dog attacks are a common occurrence in the United States. According to a fact sheet created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dogs bite approximately 4.7 million Americans every year, and…more

Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls millions of dangerous and potentially deadly products made for children. Recall notices for all products are available on the CPSC’s website, and companies…more

Although it’s been slow going up until now, the privatization of the public hospitals in Hawaii is gaining steam. Senate Bill 1306 and the more cautious House Bill 1483 both passed their third readings in early March. If these…more

Earlier this month, ABC News reported that two people were killed in an ultralight plane crash. The victims of the crash were a man and woman in their 60’s. The police reported that the aircraft was locally owned. Additionally,…more

Tourist accidents are common. Just last month 19 people died in Southern Egypt in a hot-air balloon crash. State operated television reported that the balloon was carrying 20 foreign tourists from China, Japan, Hungary, France…more

The Hawaii Reporter recently reported that the Kauai Dam Breach case is still unresolved. The dam breach was the result of illegal grading, which, one decade later, led to a breach that left seven people dead. …more

Late last year, Hawaii News Now reported that a woman injured by a falling coconut tree in Kuklo Beach Park filed a negligence suit against the city of Honolulu. The coconut tree crashed into the roof of a restroom and as a…more

Early this year, Big Island police reported that a 45-year-old man from Captain Cook died in a motorcycle collision. According the police, the cyclist was traveling on Route 11 when he rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. He was…more

An extremely compelling TED talk has been making its way around cyberspace and getting a notable amount of attention in world of public health. In 2012 Dr. Atul Gawande delivered a talk entitled, “Why We Need A New Kind of…more

Have you been involved in an accident on a construction site in Hawaii? If so, a ruling from Hawaii’s Court of Appeals may be relevant. …more

One of the many advantages of living in Hawaii is the opportunity to live close to the ocean and for some of us, to even live on the Ocean. Living on boat is a dream for many Americans and further, the US Census has reported…more

The Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan 2005–2010, released by the Hawaii State Department of Health's Injury Prevention and Control Program, is attempting to improve the health and safety of the residents of Hawaii by examining…more

It is reasonable to expect competent medical care from all hospitals and medical centers across the country. However, a hospital with patients who include active military, their families and veterans, should provide nothing…more

There is nothing like driving along the roads of Hawaii. Drivers enjoy the surrounding natural splendor that only the islands provide. However, Hawaii is also known to have some of the world’s most dangerous roads. Driving on…more

A 1998 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) report on collisions between large trucks and other motor vehicles found that a majority of all fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred between a car and a truck. In…more