Category Archives: Lawsuits
What Factors Should a Plaintiff Consider When Deciding Whether to Settle a Personal Injury Case?
When you are prosecuting a personal injury lawsuit, there may be many times when you have to decide whether to accept a settlement offer or take the case to trial. Your attorney should put your best interests first and advise you based on a range of factors. But you are the ultimate decision-maker, so you […]
How Does a Contingency Fee Work for a Personal Injury Case?
Most people understand that if they are hurt in an accident, they can consult with an attorney free of charge to learn their rights and get advice about how to proceed. But what happens from there? The usual arrangement between attorneys and clients in personal injury cases is the contingency fee. Under this agreement, the […]
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Lawsuits in Hawaii?
Who or what caused an accident is not always clear cut. In fact, multiple parties may be at fault. If you were injured in an accident where you feel you were partially to blame, you may wonder whether you have the right to file a claim. This is where the legal concept of contributory negligence […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Hawaii?
A wrongful death occurs when some act or omission, whether negligent, reckless or deliberate, causes a fatal injury to another person. Under Hawaii law, a representative of the deceased person’s estate can sue to recover reasonable expenses for the deceased’s treatment of the injuries and burial. However, those close to the deceased can bring a […]
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Hawaii?
The statute of limitations is the law that restricts the amount of time an injured person has to file a legal claim. When the statutory period runs out, if you have not filed an action with the appropriate court, you lose your right to compensation forever. In Hawaii, the statutory period for personal injury is […]
Honda Ordered to Pay $55 Million After Rollover Accident
A Pennsylvania judge ordered auto manufacturer Honda Motor Co. to pay $55.3 million to a driver paralyzed in a rollover crash, the Honolulu Star Advisor reports. Carlos Martinez, a 57-year-old construction glazier, was driving to work in Baltimore when a tire on his Acura Integra blew out. He lost control and suffered permanent head injuries […]
