After spinal cord injuries, many focus their attention on the resulting paralysis. Along with the potential loss of feeling and movement, those with spinal trauma also face potentially serious secondary complications. Understanding the possible complications may help...
Personal Injury
Vacation Injury in Hawaii: Essential Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
Tourists never plan on sustaining an injury while on vacation in Hawaii. Knowing how to proceed in these situations may improve personal and financial recovery. Be aware of frequent tourist injuries Vacation is a time filled with activity and adventure. It also means...
Spinal Cord Injury Trends: Comparing Hawaii vs. National Statistics
Spinal cord injuries represent a small portion of overall injuries experienced by Americans in a year. However, these catastrophic injuries also entail some of the most widespread, long-lasting effects for those who suffer from them. Depending on the location, a...
Safety Tips for Truck Drivers to Ensure Safe and Responsible Driving
Being a commercial truck driver comes with many responsibilities. For one, you likely have to work on a hectic schedule and meet tight deadlines. You may also have to transport hazardous materials across long distances. But regardless of your duties, traffic safety...
Supporting Your Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Watching your loved one endure a traumatic brain injury can make you feel helpless. You may wish that you could ease the pain and suffering and help restore optimal health. There is nothing wrong with wanting to help, but going about it the wrong way could hinder...
When Is a Rental Car Company Liable for a Crash in Hawaii?
Whether you are a tourist who rented a car at the Honolulu airport, or a local resident of Hawaii, at some point you may find yourself in a car accident involving one or more rental vehicles. In the aftermath of your accident, when you are faced with medical bills,...
When and How to Sue a General Contractor for Construction Injuries
Construction sites are often beehives of activity, with multiple crews working on the same job to get it done on time. With so much going on, it is little wonder that so many construction workers are hurt on the job each year. In fact, according to the Centers for...
Stay Safe from Dog Bites: Tips to Prevent Attacks and Stay Protected
The friendliest person you know can still snap when pushed beyond levels of stress that they are used to – the same idea applies to dogs. Even the nicest dog you know could still one day be put into an unfamiliar, stressful, anxiety producing situation, and bite or...