Hanamaulu Personal Injury Lawyer

Hanamaulu offers endless natural beauty and a peaceful atmosphere that residents and visitors enjoy. While the area is considered safe, sometimes accidents happen. Unfortunately, there are instances where individuals are involved in accidents while visiting this picturesque community. 

Whether you were injured in a car accident while driving on Kuhio Highway, a slip and fall incident at one of Hanamaulu’s local businesses, or any other type of personal injury accident caused by the negligence of another person, you deserve justice and fair compensation for your suffering.

Our Hawaii personal injury lawyers from Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner can be your advocate and help you navigate the legal system during this difficult time. Having represented clients in Hanamaulu and across the Hawaiian Islands since 1971, you can rest assured knowing that our team will do everything in our power to help you hold the negligent party accountable for their accidents. To discuss your legal options, contact our law firm for a free consultation.

Types of Personal Injury Cases

Being hurt in any type of accident can have a significant impact on your life. If another person’s negligence caused an accident that left you injured, you have the right to seek to be compensated by the offending party for the damages you incur, such as medical expenses, lost wages from having to take time off work to recover and more. 

At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, we have decades of experience representing residents of Hanamaulu and visitors to the area who have been harmed in accidents through no fault of their own. Some of the cases that we have handled for our clients include those involving: 

• Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
• Medical Malpractice
• Premises Liability
• Recreational Activity Accidents
• Defective Products Liability

After being harmed in any type of accident, it is important to have experienced lawyers by your side throughout the legal process to protect your rights and get you justice. 

The Investigation Process

After being involved in an accident, you will need to present evidence during the discovery and negotiation process. To ensure that you have the strongest evidence possible, your personal injury attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of your case. This process involves taking several steps to ensure you have all of the evidence necessary to prove your case. These steps include:

• Evidence Gathering: Your attorney will meticulously gather evidence on your behalf. They may go to the scene of the accident to take pictures and record videos. They will pull any available pertinent records. They will also obtain a copy of the police reports, medical reports, and other relevant documents.
• Speaking with Witnesses: If anyone witnessed the accident take place, your personal injury attorney’s office will contact them and take testimony. Having an unbiased account of the accident can help to prove your story. 
• Working with Experts: Experts play a critical role in building a strong personal injury case. Your legal team will work with experts who can prove the amount of damages you have suffered, recreate the accident, or even provide medical evidence pertaining to your injuries or applicable medical malpractice law. Experts can play a vital role in proving your claim and helping you get justice. 
• Building Your Case: Your personal injury attorneys will use all of the evidence that was gathered on your behalf and to build your case for civil litigation. They will present the evidence with a demand for damages and help you achieve the best possible outcome. If negotiations do not go in your favor, your attorney will use all of the evidence in court to prove your case.

Without adequate evidence against the defendant, it will be difficult for you to make a timely claim against the responsible party. No matter what type of accident you were harmed in, it is vital to have strong evidence to prove your case.

Navigating The Legal System After An Accident 

Motor vehicle negligence commonly contributes to injuries across our state. Unfortunately, thousands of accidents are reported across the Hawaiian Islands annually. Many of these accidents leave those involved with serious injuries that affect their lives forever. 

The category of motor vehicle accident that a person is involved in is generally determined by the point of impact. Some common types of collisions include:

• Rear-End Accidents
• Head-On Collisions
• Sideswipe Accident
• Side-Impact Collision (T-Bone Crash)
• Rollover Accident

Any of these types of motor vehicle collisions can involve an array of different vehicle types. Common types of accidents that we see include:

• Pedestrian Accident
• Bicycle Accident
• Motorcycle Crash
• Rideshare Accidents
• Commercial Truck Accident
• Drunk Driving Accident

No matter what type of accident you were involved in, it is imperative that you are able to get justice. One of the most important things that you will need to do is prove that the defendant engaged in some form of negligence and that their actions caused the crash to occur. Some of the leading factors in motor vehicle collisions include: 

• Running Red Lights
• Speeding
• Driving Under the Influence
• Improper Lane Changes
• Distracted Driving
• Tailgating
• Failing to Yield the Right-of-Way

After being harmed in an accident involving motor vehicle negligence, you can pursue a claim for personal injury against the responsible party. Having the assistance of a team of personal injury lawyers will ensure that you are able to obtain the outcome you expect and deserve following your accident.

Handling a Wrongful Death

If your loved one passed away as a result of the injuries that they suffered in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, your family can pursue a claim for wrongful death. This type of civil litigation involves proving that the defendant was responsible for the death of your loved one and that you have suffered damages as a result of the fatal incident.

When it comes to handling a wrongful death claim, it is best to have an attorney represent you to ensure the best possible outcome. During this difficult time, families are burdened with grief and emotional distress, and an attorney can take control of your claim and handle your legal matters while your family focuses on healing. 

In Hawaii, there are specific parties that have the legal ability to pursue a wrongful death claim. In general, only those who have sustained damages due to the fatal accident are eligible to initiate a claim for wrongful death. In most cases, this will be the immediate family members of the deceased victim, such as their spouse or children. 

A wrongful death claim can help entitled parties recover various damages, including:

• The Loss of Companionship, Society, and Comfort
• The Loss of Attention, Advice, and Counsel
• The Los of Filial Care
• The Loss of Parental Guidance, Care, or Education

In addition, entitled parties have the ability to recover financial compensation for funeral costs, lost earning capacity, and more. Whether your loved one lost their life in a car accident, due to medical malpractice, or as a result of another type of negligence, having a skilled legal team on your side can make all of the difference.

Premises Liability: Injuries on Someone Else’s Property

Premises liability accidents are a type of personal injury accident that takes place at homes or businesses. There are several types of premises liability accidents that we see cause serious personal injuries every year. Some of the most common include:

• Animal Attacks (Dog Bite Cases)
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Inadequate Maintenance Accidents
• Elevator and Escalator Accidents
• Hazardous Material Exposure
• Negligent Security Accidents
• Falling Objects Accidents
• Structural Collapse Accidents
• Swimming Pool Accidents

After being hurt in an accident at a home or business in Hanamaulu or anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands, you must be able to prove two things. 

First, you must be able to show that you were a type of protected guest on the property. Your evidence must show that you were either an “invitee,” which is a guest that was on the property for business purposes, like a customer at a store, or a “licensee,” who is a social guest, like someone attending a party or gathering. Typically, trespassers, or those not invited to the property, do not have legal protection. However, Hawaii’s attractive nuisance laws do provide some protection to children in limited situations.

Next, you must be able to demonstrate that the property owner’s actions or inactions caused the accident to occur. This could include showing that they failed to clean up a spill, they failed to control their dog, or they did not properly maintain their property.

Working with a personal injury lawyer for Hanamaulu residents will ensure you have the best chance of holding the negligent property owner accountable for their actions.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and Personal Injury Cases

Although any type of injury has the ability to completely disrupt a person’s life, suffering a catastrophic injury can mean that you will have to go through extensive medical care. In some cases, medical treatment may last for the rest of your life. Suffering a traumatic brain injury is particularly devastating, as many individuals who experience these injuries have to go through lifelong therapy and rehabilitation. In severe cases, injured parties lose the ability to talk, experience severe memory issues, and can even experience motor function impairments. 

After suffering an injury of this nature, medical care is imperative. It is vital that injured parties are able to go to therapy and rehabilitation and receive all of the medical treatment that is required to aid them back to health. Unfortunately, the costs of care can be significant. For this reason, it is important to take advantage of the personal injury litigation process to secure the financial resources needed.

A financial recovery can help to ensure you have the money you need for all of the medical care you require for your catastrophic injury. Our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner remains committed to helping those who suffer traumatic brain injuries and other catastrophic injuries protect their rights. Whether you have suffered a TBI, the loss of a limb, spinal cord injuries, or any other type of severe injury, our personal injury attorneys will fight to help you get justice.

Our Personal Injury Attorneys Make a Difference

We are passionate about representing clients in Hanamaulu and across Hawaii who have been harmed by negligent parties. Our team is committed to helping each person we represent get justice. Although we hope that you are never injured in an accident, it is important to know that our personal injury attorneys at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner are here for you during your time of need. Schedule a free consultation at our personal injury law firm by calling 808-537-2525 to discuss your legal options.