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Understanding Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Hawaii

Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Paul F. Cronin

When patients give their doctors permission to treat them, it establishes a duty of care.   This means the doctor has an obligation to treat that patient according to an accepted standard of care. If the medical professional deviates from the accepted standard of care, and administers treatment in an unskilled or careless manner, that can constitute negligence. ... Read More
Posted at 16:59 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Medical Malpractice

Understanding Hawaii Personal Injury Law

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by Paul F. Cronin

Malicious intent is not a necessary element of a successful personal injury suit. It is entirely possible that the at-fault party did not purposefully intend to cause you harm. To succeed in this type of suit, you only need to show three things: that the defendant had a duty to you, that he or she breached that duty, and that the failure led to your injury.... Read More
Posted at 03:41 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Personal Injury
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