Car accidents, boating accidents, slips and falls, animal attacks, or a product liability can all lead to personal injury lawsuits. If you have been injured due to the careless or reckless acts of another person or company, you may have a viable personal injury claim. An experienced personal injury attorney in Hawaii can help you recover your medical expenses, lost wages or earning capacity, loss or damage of property and compensate you for your pain and suffering.

It is important that soon after an accident to get in touch with an attorney. Hawaii has a statute of limitations which provides a time limit for filing a personal injury claim. In most cases it is two years from the injury. However, meeting with an attorney soon after the accident can help you to document your losses and keep a good record of your medical problems and how they have impacted your life. This information is very helpful in pursuing your claim against the negligent party.

Often accidents are not clearly the full responsibility of one or the other person. Hawaii is considered a modified comparative negligence state, meaning that even if you are partially responsible for the accident you can still seek damages, so long as you are no more than 50% responsible for the accident.

Hawaii personal injury attorneys generally offer a free initial consultation, where you can meet the attorney and discuss the merits of your case. If the attorney feels your case should be pursued, you will likely enter into a contingency fee agreement. A contingency fee agreement provides for the payment of attorneys fees from the final settlement in your case. This is usually a percentage of the total settlement. Personal injury cases can sometimes settle out-of-court quickly, or take months or even years to litigate. Find an attorney you trust and are comfortable working with.

While the insurance company for the negligent party may seem eager to settle your case or willing to pay your medical bills, it is never a good idea to sign papers without the advice of an attorney. The insurance company is not looking out for your best interests and you may be setting your case for much less than it is worth. Often you are pressured to settle even before your heath is restored. Having an attorney negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company, and pursing your case in court if necessary, will preserve your rights and allow you to concentrate on your health.

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