Hawaii Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm

Cronin Fried Sekiya Kekina & Fairbanks

841 Bishop St. Suite 600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
USA

(808) 524-1433 or (800) 227-8601

www.croninfriedlaw.com

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Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks is the preeminent personal injury law firm in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since opening in 1973, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in high profile cases on behalf of a wide range of catastrophic injury victims and their families.

Our injury lawyers are experienced professionals who have handled cases encompassing virtually every type of personal injury claim. Of our 18 injury attorneys in Honolulu, seven have earned Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" rating, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.

Unlike many firms our size, Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks is ive in taking on cases, ensuring that each of our clients receives the attention and resources he or she deserves. With an average of two to four injury lawyers devoted to each case, we can provide the best possible representation and personal service to every client. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay no fees unless and until our attorneys obtain recovery for you.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Admiralty & Maritime Accidents

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks represents passengers and ship and dock workers throughout Hawaii in admiralty and maritime accident cases. Admiralty and maritime-related accidents include but are not limited to: Swimming and diving accidents, including jet ski, parasailing, and drowning accidents; Maritime construction accidents; Dredging accidents; Fishing boat accidents and Accidents aboard ocean liners.

- Aviation Accidents

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks handles a variety of aviation accident claims on behalf of clients throughout Hawaii. Our experienced personal injury attorneys have successfully represented numerous passengers, pilots, flight attendants, and crew members and their families in a variety of complex aviation accident cases involving jet liners, helicopter crashes, private planes, and recreational equipment, such as paragliders.

- Birth Injuries

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks has successfully handled numerous birth injury cases, resulting in several multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Birth injuries are among the most traumatic events new parents can experience. Although birth injuries can occur at any time from pregnancy to infant care, the majority occur during the birthing process, when newborns are particularly vulnerable and susceptible to injury. In many cases, these injuries are caused by a doctor or other medical malpractice.

- Construction Accidents

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks represents clients throughout Hawaii in all aspects of construction, industrial, and workplace accidents, including any related third party liability or products liability claims. Construction sites are inherently hazardous because of the heavy machinery and dangerous equipment present in these locations. As a result, many of the injuries arising out of construction accidents are serious and catastrophic.

- Defective Drugs

A number of dangerous drugs recently or currently on the market have been linked to serious side effects and even death. If you or a loved one has experienced ill effects from a drug, it is strongly recommended that you seek the advice of experienced legal counsel immediately to get accurate advice regarding the statute of limitations for your case, determine your options, and to preserve your rights.

- Insurance Claims

Under Hawaii law, it is illegal for insurance companies to engage in unfair or deceptive practices, also known as insurance bad faith. While much of the focus at Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks is on representing clients in personal injury matters, our attorneys also handle cases assisting policyholders whose insurance companies have mistreated them. These cases can often arise in conjunction with personal injury claims.

- Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice happens when an injury or death results from a medical professional's negligence. This occurs when the medical professional fails to exercise adequate skill, care, or diligence when performing a duty. The duty of care depends on the standard of care for that professional or facility, within that community. Malpractice occurs when the medical professional fails to follow the accepted practices of similar professionals or facilities located in the same geographic area. Medical specialists are held to the standard of care of the specialty in the same geographic area.

- Premises Liability

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks represents clients throughout Hawaii in a variety of serious and catastrophic premises liability injuries. In Hawaii, these incidents are common because of how many private businesses welcome tourists. A person injured in a premises liability accident is typically entitled to recover a variety of damages, including medical expenses, other incidental expenses, and non-economic damages for the pain and suffering endured. In Hawaii, it does not matter why the injured party was on the property; trespassers, invited guests, and business customers can all recover similarly.

- Recreational Accidents

Hawaii is known for its scenic beauty, and many visitors and locals engage in outdoor recreational activities such as bicycling, boating, golf, horseback riding, hiking and water sports. Unfortunately, these recreational activities sometimes result in serious injuries or even death.

- Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents

According to statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board, there were four fatal accidents in Hawaii in 2005 involving large trucks. Trucking and commercial vehicle accidents often result in serious injuries or wrongful deaths simply because of physics - a large commercial truck can weigh several tons, therefore the impact of a large truck hitting a passenger vehicle is often devastating. Due to their large size, trucks have an increased stopping distance, limited mobility and vision.

- Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injuries

Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks, are malpractice attorneys who represent clients in a wide variety of wrongful death cases throughout Hawaii. In Hawaii, a wrongful death occurs when a person dies because of the negligence or intentional act of another person. Under Hawaii law, a decedent's legal representative or immediate family can bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. Immediate family includes the surviving spouse, children, or parent.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common causes of personal injuries and wrongful deaths. According to statistics from the Hawaii Department of Transportation, 140 people died in accidents and over 9,000 were injured in accidents on Hawaii's highways in the calendar year 2005. In addition to car accidents, motor vehicle accidents also include trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrians and bicyclists who are hit by motor vehicles. In the year 2005, there were 36 pedestrian fatalities and 22 motorcycle fatalities in the State of Hawaii.

Attorneys

	Mr. Paul F. Cronin Attorney Admiralty and Maritime, Health Care and Social, Insurance, Personal Injury		Mr. David L. Fairbanks Attorney Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury
	Mr. L. Richard Fried, Jr. Attorney Admiralty and Maritime, Health Care and Social, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury		Mr. Wayne K. Kekina Attorney Health Care and Social, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury
	Mr. Gerald Y. Sekiya Attorney Health Care and Social, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury