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...
Legal Representation For Residents And Visitors With Serious Injuries
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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...
Hawaii Legislature Considering Changes To Time Limits For Sexual Abuse Claims
The 2024 Hawaii Legislature is considering bills to enlarge the time limit for filing civil lawsuits for incidents of sexual abuse. Two bills (SB2601 and HB1968) propose to increase the time limit for filing claims arising from acts of sexual abuse of a child up to...
8 tips for navigating insurance matters after a truck injury
After a truck accident that leaves you injured, navigating insurance matters can be frustrating. For example, insurance companies may make excessive documentation requests and give you settlement offers that seem too low. Being well-informed and proactive is important...
Take Action In The New Year – Be Aware Of Statutes Of Limitations
New Year's resolutions often are promises to take action in the new year. If you or a loved one have a claim resulting from an accidental injury (car crash, slip and fall, premises liability, etc.) a resolution to act is not only a good idea, but is a necessity....
Injured In A Moped Accident?
We have seen an increase in accidents involving mopeds and motor vehicles. While mopeds are a convenient and economical way to get around, drivers of cars and trucks often fail to see them or drive dangerously close even when they do. If you are injured in an accident...
HSBA Free Legal Hotline for Maui Fires
The Hawaii State Bar Association is providing a free legal hotline to connect survivors of the Maui fires with assistance providers and direction in addressing some of the overwhelming number of issues they are facing. DISASTER LEGAL HOTLINE Legal Assistance for the...
Resources To Help Maui Fire Survivors
The fires in Lahaina and upcountry Maui have been devastating. If you can help, the following organizations would appreciate your financial assistance. Mahalo. Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong fund: Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits...