Injured on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, or Kauai? Our attorneys understand Hawaii's no-fault insurance system and are here to help you pursue the full compensation you deserve.
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Hawaii is the only state in the country where personal injury law intersects with a no-fault auto insurance system, island-specific court jurisdictions, a significant tourism-driven injury landscape, and some of the most distinctive premises liability and negligence considerations in the nation. If you were injured in Hawaii, the rules governing your claim are genuinely different from what applies anywhere else, and understanding those differences is where a strong case begins.
At Lawfty, we handle personal injury claims across Hawaii backed by over a decade of real case data. Our attorneys bring specific experience with Hawaii's no-fault insurance thresholds, the state's two-year statute of limitations, how Honolulu courts handle serious injury litigation, and the unique dynamics of injury claims on Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. Whether your injury involved a car accident, a motorcycle collision, a catastrophic injury, a birth injury, or medical malpractice, we approach every Hawaii case with the preparation and legal knowledge these claims specifically demand.
Hawaii gives injured people two years to file a personal injury claim. That window can move quickly, particularly in cases involving serious injuries where medical documentation is still evolving. The most important work in any Hawaii personal injury case happens at the beginning, not at the deadline.
If you were hurt in Hawaii, you have rights under state law. We are here to help you understand them and pursue the full compensation the law allows.
From car and motorcycle accidents to truck collisions, catastrophic injuries, birth injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and premises liability claims, we handle the full range of personal injury matters across Hawaii's islands.
Lawfty engages attorneys across Hawaii whose experience aligns with your injury type, the island where your injury occurred, and the specific legal framework that applies. Every claim is built with the preparation that Hawaii's distinct legal environment requires.
Real outcomes for real clients. The cases below reflect personal injury matters handled by our network, each built on careful evidence, clear liability documentation, and experienced legal strategy.
We handle personal injury claims throughout Hawaii. Our attorneys bring genuine experience with Hawaii personal injury law and the specific legal dynamics of each island's courts, jurisdictions, and injury environments.
Hawaii's most populated island generates the highest volume of personal injury claims in the state including car accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, premises liability at commercial and resort properties, truck accidents, and medical malpractice cases. Our Honolulu attorneys bring specific experience in Oahu's First Circuit courts.
Serving clients across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai with personal injury claims from vehicle and motorcycle accidents on island highways, tourist activity injuries, resort premises liability, and other matters specific to this island group. Maui County's Second Circuit courts have their own procedural dynamics distinct from Oahu.
Supporting injury claims across Hilo, Kona, Waimea, and communities throughout the Big Island where rural highway conditions, agricultural and ranch activity, tourism-related injuries, and significant distances from trauma centers create a distinct personal injury environment.
Representing personal injury claims across the Garden Isle including vehicle accidents, outdoor recreation injuries, resort and commercial premises liability, and other matters. Early case assessment and evidence preservation are particularly important given Kauai's geographic distance from the state's primary legal resources.
Our attorneys provide coverage across all of Hawaii's islands, ensuring injured individuals, whether residents or visitors, have access to experienced legal representation suited to the specific island, court, and legal framework that applies to their claim.
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
At Lawfty, we simplify the process of your personal injury case from start to finish.
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In Hawaii, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of injury under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 657-7. Missing this deadline typically eliminates the right to pursue compensation. Exceptions may apply for claims involving minors, situations where an injury was not immediately discoverable, and claims against government entities under the Hawaii Tort Liability Act which carry their own notice requirements. Medical malpractice claims have a separate two-year discovery rule with a six-year absolute outer limit.
Hawaii is a no-fault auto insurance state requiring a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage. After a car accident, your own PIP coverage pays your initial medical expenses and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. You may step outside the no-fault system and pursue a direct claim against the at-fault driver when medical expenses exceed $5,000, or when the accident results in death, significant permanent disfigurement, or significant limitation of a body function or system. Understanding when and how to step outside the no-fault threshold is one of the most consequential early decisions in a Hawaii car accident case.
No. Hawaii's no-fault auto insurance system does not apply to motorcycle accidents in the same way. Motorcyclists in Hawaii are not required to carry PIP coverage and are generally not subject to the no-fault threshold requirement. This means motorcycle accident victims in Hawaii may be able to pursue a direct liability claim against the at-fault driver without first meeting a medical expense threshold. Motorcycle accident claims frequently involve serious or catastrophic injuries, and building a strong claim requires thorough accident documentation and clear fault evidence.
Hawaii medical malpractice claims must generally be filed within two years from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 657-7.3. An absolute six-year outer limit applies from the date of the alleged negligent act. Hawaii also requires that certain malpractice claims be submitted to a medical claim conciliation panel before a lawsuit can be filed, which is a procedural step that affects the overall timeline. For birth injury claims, different rules may apply depending on when the injury was discovered and the age of the minor involved.
Honolulu handles the majority of Hawaii's personal injury litigation and has the most developed court infrastructure for these claims. Cases in Honolulu also benefit from proximity to comprehensive medical documentation from Oahu's major hospital systems. Neighbor island claims on Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai involve different courts, smaller legal communities, greater logistical challenges in gathering evidence, and injury environments shaped by tourism, agriculture, and rural highway conditions. Understanding the island-specific considerations that apply to your claim is an important part of building an effective case.
Personal injury cases at Lawfty are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fees are owed unless compensation is recovered. A free case evaluation is available so you can understand your rights and options under Hawaii law before making any decisions.
Legal resources related to Hawaii personal injury law, the no-fault insurance system, island-specific filing considerations, and your rights as an injured claimant across the islands.
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