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...
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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...
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...
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...
