Governor Green has signed House Bill 2021 into law providing an increase in roadway safety. Thank you Governor Green. The new law prohibits stunt or exhibition riding on roadways, requires helmets for users under age 18, places age limits on the operation of e-bikes,...
Legal Representation For Residents And Visitors With Serious Injuries
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3 ways Hawaii no-fault insurance affects your claim
A car accident in Hawaii can instantly disrupt your life with high medical bills and lost wages. Hawaii uses a no-fault auto insurance system, which means the policy of your vehicle, or the one you occupied, pays for your medical treatments regardless of who caused...
Accident Highlights Need For Uninsured Motorist Coverage
According to the Honolulu Police Department on May 31, 2026, at about 11:15 P.M., a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian occurred near Farrington Highway in the Waianae area. It was reported that an unidentified motorist was traveling westbound on...
Proposed Bill To Improve Hawaii E-Bike Safety
The Hawai legislature passed HB2021 which is designed to increase safety by placing limits on the use of electric bicycles including the prohibition of stunts. All wheels are to stay on the ground. Among other restrictions it prohibits the use of high speed electric...
E-bike Accidents in Hawaii
On April 30, 2026, there was another serious e-bike accident in Honolulu near the intersection of King Street and Pensacola Street. Reports indicate that the driver of a truck may have gone through a red light and struck the biker who was seriously injured. As we have...
Kailua Wall Collapse And Property Liability
As I write this, a Kona low weather system is covering the islands with wind and rain. Several days ago a wall collapsed in Kailua resulting in one death and serious injuries. Investigations of the cause likely will address the condition of the wall and the possible...
Tips For Finding A Lawyer Using Google
People in need of a lawyer often turn to Google or a similar browser to search. Unfortunately, the search results are frequently not helpful and lead to making repeated phone calls to lawyers who do not handle the type of case the person has. I handle personal injury...
Personal Injury Lawsuits Against The State Of Hawaii
If the State of Hawaii or its employees are negligent and cause you a physical injury, it is possible to bring a lawsuit against the State. However, there are different rules when a case is against the State, rather than a private party. For example, a lawsuit...
Car Accident Injury Insurance Basics
In Hawaii, drivers of vehicles are required to have motor vehicle insurance to cover injuries including personal injury protection coverage (commonly called PIP) and bodily injury coverage (commonly called BI). PIP is no fault medical coverage which must provide at...
Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Prevented
A recent accident on Poipu Road on Kauai serves as a reminder of the dangers to pedestrians on Hawaii's roadways. News reports state the pedestrian was simply walking along the shoulder when a car veered off the roadway and hit him. Many of our roads do not have...
