While we hope that you will be able to navigate the beautiful area of Kalawao County without any problems, accidents happen. Whether you were injured in a car accident, while in a medical setting, or falling while on someone else’s property, you have the right to pursue compensation if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries.
We know the devastating effects a serious injury can inflict on your life, including hospital bills, lost income, missed work opportunities, future medical care, physical therapy, and pain and suffering. If your life was disrupted by a careless property owner, drunk driver, or any other form of negligence, call us today to schedule your free consultation with our Hawaii personal injury lawyers.
If you were injured due to the negligence of another individual or entity, you will need to establish the fault of the other party and also prove that you have actual damages that resulted from the incident. To be eligible to file a personal injury claim in Hawaii, you must prove that the defendant was the direct cause of your injuries as well as the nature and scope of your damages. If you are able to prove both of these elements, you most likely have a valid case.
At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we handle a variety of personal injury cases including:
The specifics of every personal injury case are different, however, here are the three basic categories all damages generally fall into:
If the at-fault party or their insurer is refusing to offer you fair financial compensation, you need to reach out to an experienced Kalawao personal injury lawyer for help. We can help you fight for a fair settlement or jury award that covers all the costs you have incurred as well as compensates you for your suffering and even your future lost earning capacity if you are permanently disabled due to the accident.
Any personal injury claim filed in Hawaii is subject to a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a deadline imposed on anyone who brings a claim of personal injury. If the plaintiff fails to settle their case or file a lawsuit before the statute lapses, they lose their right to recover any financial compensation for their injuries and other damages.
Since the statute of limitations can vary depending on the facts of your case, it is crucial to consult with a personal injury attorney with extensive experience handling all types of personal injury cases.
In a personal injury claim, a negligence doctrine is a state’s legal structure for determining how the plaintiff’s actions affect their ability to recover compensation. Hawaii abides by the comparative negligence doctrine. This structure decreases the total compensation available to a plaintiff in proportion to their degree of fault. As long as the plaintiff is not more than 50% liable for the accident, they should still be able to collect partial compensation.
If you were injured in an accident in Hawaii and suspect you might have a valid personal injury claim, call the law firm of Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner at (808) 537-2525 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Hawaii personal injury attorneys.
