Hawaii Personal Injury Attorney

Are you struggling with serious physical injuries because of a recent accident in the state of Hawaii? Did you get hurt because someone else was careless? If so, now is the time to call Singleton Schreiber. You have rights as a victim, which can include the ability to seek compensation for a loss of income, costs of medical care, and emotional distress you’ve experienced in the wake of your accident. Our Hawaii personal injury attorneys are prepared to be your most passionate advocates and help you maximize your recovery.

At Singleton Schreiber, we are award-winning trial attorneys with decades of experience handling complex personal injury disputes. As local lawyers with national resources at our disposal, we’ve successfully helped victims of car accidents, slips and falls, wildfires, defective products, and other life-changing accidents win billions in settlements and jury awards.

Force the results you deserve by trusting our top-rated personal injury law firm to fight for you, too. We offer a complimentary case evaluation, so contact our Wailuku, Hawaii law offices to get started now.

Representing Clients in All Types of Personal Injury Cases Across the State of Hawaii

The insurance company (and other parties) will challenge your claim for damages at every turn. Hiring an experienced Hawaii personal injury lawyer is the best way to level the playing field, force meaningful settlement negotiations, and ultimately leverage a top-dollar monetary award.

Choosing Singleton Schreiber as your advocate puts award-winning Hawaii trial attorneys in your corner. We have a proven ability to help our clients win life-changing financial awards in cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Construction accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Workers’ compensation
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Matters of premises liability
• Assault
• Sexual assault
• Defective products
• Wildfires
• Mass torts
• Catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns
• Wrongful death

Our case results include over $250 billion in compensation. We represent clients throughout Hawaii, including Honolulu, Maui, Lanai, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. Benefit from our experience, passion, and reputation by calling our Hawaii law office in Wailuku today. 

How Do I Win a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury cases can arise when one person (the plaintiff) suffers an injury because of another person’s (the defendant) harmful actions. 

While there are many torts on which a claim can be based, negligence is the primary cause of action for most personal injury lawsuits in Hawaii.

When you file a negligence-based personal injury lawsuit, you will have the burden of proving four distinct elements:

• Duty: the defendant owed you a specific duty of care (e.g., to drive safely and obey local traffic laws in Hawaii)

• Breach: the defendant’s actions were unreasonable under the circumstances and, therefore, they breached the duty of care owed to you (e.g., texting and driving in violation of Hawaii state law)

• Causation: the defendant’s actions were the direct and proximate cause of your injury (e.g., the driver was distracted and caused a car accident in which you suffered whiplash)

• Damages: you’ve suffered damages (e.g., medical expenses, disability, emotional distress)

In Hawaii, a personal injury lawsuit can be successful only when the plaintiff proves their case by a preponderance of the evidence. A factfinder has to be convinced that the allegations raised in the claim are more likely true than not.

What Compensation Can Be Awarded to Accident Victims in Hawaii?

Whether you file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or seek compensation through a civil personal injury lawsuit, you’ll have the opportunity to recover compensatory damages after an accident in Hawaii.

Compensatory damages fall into two different categories, each of which is intended to help you cope with different consequences of your accident.

Economic damages are designed to help you deal with the sudden and overwhelming financial costs of your accident, which might include:

• Current medical bills for hospitalization, medication, surgery, and medical devices
• Future medical expenses related to rehabilitation, follow-up care, and ongoing treatment
• Temporary and/or permanent disability
• Property damage
• Costs paid out-of-pocket
• Nursing assistance
• Funeral and burial expenses

Non-economic damages are designed to help you deal with more personal and difficult-to-value struggles you experience as a victim, such as:

• Chronic physical pain
• Loss of consortium
• Inconvenience
• Reduced quality of life
• Physical disfigurement and scarring
• Pain and suffering
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

Economic damages can be awarded without limitation. However, Hawaii caps awards of non-economic damages at $375,000 in most personal injury cases. There are certain exceptions, such as cases involving intentional acts of violence or when a victim suffers a permanent disability.

What Happens to My Settlement If I’m Blamed For an Accident in Hawaii?

Hawaii’s modified comparative negligence statute applies to most civil personal injury cases. As a result, shared fault will have a direct and adverse impact on your ability to recover compensation.

Whether or not you can recover compensation (and how much can be awarded) depends on the degree to which you’re at fault.

Damages can be awarded on a limited basis if your shared responsibility is equal to or less than 50 percent. A settlement or jury award will be adjusted proportionately to reflect your responsibility. 

You’ll be prohibited from recovering compensation if your shared fault is greater than half.

Why Injury Victims in Hawaii Trust Singleton Schreiber

You have one opportunity to get compensation after you or a loved one is injured in a Hawaiian accident. It’s important to make the most of it.

Here’s why injury victims and families across the state continue to choose Singleton Schreiber as their legal advocate:

• We’ve helped clients win in excess of $250 Billion in monetary awards
• Clients work with local lawyers and benefit from our law firm’s vast national resources
• We’re recognized for excellence in personal injury litigation by Best Lawyers in America, The National Law Journal, SuperLawyers, and other respected organizations
• Contingency fee representation means you pay nothing to hire our law firm unless we win compensation for you

Since Hawaii imposes a two-year statute of limitations on most personal injury cases, you’ll have limited time to seek compensation for your injuries and suffering. Don’t hesitate to contact our Wailuku, Hawaii, law office to set a time for a free consultation. We’re available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.