GM Recall
March 02, 2010 @ 01:02 PM — by Reece Frazier
GM has announced the recall of 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac models due to problematic power steering systems.
Toyota Recalls - Are you affected?
February 22, 2010 @ 08:32 AM — by Reece Frazier
Weeks after the great inquiry of Toyota has began, many are wondering -- what vehicles are actually affected.
Serious Allegations Against Toyota by Their Former Lawyer
February 08, 2010 @ 12:46 PM — by Allison Highley
An lawyer who worked for Toyota has filed a lawsuit accusing Toyota of firing him for complaining about the corporation's withholding evidence in hundreds of rollover death and injury cases, in a "ruthless conspiracy" to keep evidence "of its vehicles' structural shortcomings from becoming known."
Underinsured Motorists
February 08, 2010 @ 12:39 PM — by Allison Highley
You might think that most people have insurance because it’s required by law, but in Hawaii one in four drivers is uninsured.
Aging Tires
February 08, 2010 @ 10:10 AM — by Reece Frazier
A hidden problem many drivers are completely unaware of: aging dies. Silent, but potentially deadly, the plague of aging tires is something every driver should be aware of.
It's Not the Floor Mats
January 27, 2010 @ 08:45 AM — by Allison Highley
Toyota has halted sales and will suspend production of eight popular models after four people died near Dallas when their Toyota Avalon sped off the road into a pond - with its floor mats in the trunk.
Over 1 Graco Million Strollers Get Recalled
January 25, 2010 @ 02:43 PM — by Reece Frazier
Graco strollers sold at several big box retailers are being recalled due to a amputation/laceration hazard.
2009 - A "Safe Year" on Hawaii's Roads
January 11, 2010 @ 09:52 AM — by Reece Frazier
The Hawaii State Department of Transportation reports that there were 109 traffic-related deaths in the state in 2009.
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
January 04, 2010 @ 09:12 AM — by Reece Frazier
In order to assist consumers in the used car buying process, the Department of Justice has begun enforcing a 17 year old policy requiring all states, insurance companies, and junkyards to submit a listing of all "total loss" vehicles.
Medical Negligence Myth 3: Doctors are Fleeing
December 21, 2009 @ 05:16 PM — by Allison Highley
The number of physicians per 100,000 population is significantly higher in states WITHOUT caps than in states that cap damages (319 versus 283)
Medical Negligence Myth 2: Malpractice Claims Drive Up Health Care Costs
December 14, 2009 @ 05:16 PM — by Allison Highley
The total amount of money spent defending medical negligence claims and paying out settlements and jury verdicts accounts for just 0.3 percent of the $2.2 trillion spent on health care in 2007.
"Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest."
December 10, 2009 @ 12:32 PM — by Reece Frazier
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces a crackdown on drunk driving and increased media campaign during the holiday season.
Medical Negligence Myth 1: There are Too Many "Frivolous" Malpractice Lawsuits
December 07, 2009 @ 04:33 PM — by Allison Highley
Harvard researchers found that 97 percent of closed medical malpractice claims are meritorious and that 80 percent involved death or serious injury.
Honolulu Police Department Posts Pictures of DUI Arrestees
December 03, 2009 @ 08:10 AM — by Reece Frazier
The Honolulu Police Department has officially launched an online campaign to thwart drunk driving.
How to Avoid Being the Victim of Medical Mistakes
November 12, 2009 @ 06:21 AM — by Allison Highley
The Joint Commission, which accredits hospitals, reports that wrong-site, wrong-side and wrong-patient procedures occur more than 40 times each week in the United States. That's more than five wrong surgeries per day. There are things you can do to try to avoid becoming the victim of a medical mistake.
98,000 Patients are Killed Every Year by Medical Errors
October 30, 2009 @ 01:21 PM — by Allison Highley
Medical errors are the sixth leading cause of death in America. Trial lawyers see first-hand the devastating effects medical errors have on patients and their families. We need to reduce the number of medical errors which would make patients safer, lowering health care costs for everyone.
Your Floor Mats Could Kill You
September 30, 2009 @ 11:04 AM — by Allison Highley
Toyota has recalled floor mats from 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus cars because of complaints about the mats sliding forward and jamming the accelerator.
How much is too much?
July 20, 2009 @ 04:53 PM — by Allison Highley
A Hearings Officer for the Hawaii Medical Board recently found that a $250.00 flat fee for producing medical records is patently unreasonable. Click the title above to read more.
