Hawai’i Kai Personal Injury Lawyers

Although Hawai’i Kai is primarily a residential area, it is home to the Hanauma Bay State Park, one of the island’s most popular snorkeling spots. This fish and coral-filled area is extremely attractive and a fun way for residents and tourists to spend their day in the area. However, the bay is considered to be one of the most dangerous beaches in the entire state of Hawaii.

Despite the clear and present dangers that guests are warned about, we continue to see people harmed every year. When people are harmed in accidents in Hawaii Kai, it is important that they are aware of the legal options available to help them move forward.

If you have been injured as a result of an accident in Hawaii Kai or anywhere in Honolulu County, it is important that you reach out to a personal injury lawyer right away. Seeking the assistance of a skilled legal team can make all of the difference when it comes to your ability to get justice.

Our Hawaii personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner have more than three decades of experience protecting the legal rights of injured residents in Hawaii Kai and across the entire state who have been harmed in accidents.

Our lawyers are dedicated to providing each client we represent with individualized representation that accurately reflects their needs and best interests every step of the way.

If you are injured as a result of an accident, you need to act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Honolulu, HI, today to schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience.

Personal Injury Claims We Handle

Every year, thousands of people are harmed in accidents in Hawaii Kai and across Honolulu, HI. In many instances, those harmed are forced to deal with painful injuries due to the negligence of others. Should you be harmed in an accident, it is important that you act quickly to protect your legal rights.

Our Hawaii personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner have more than three decades of experience representing clients who have been injured in various types of accidents. Some of the personal injury claims we handle for injured parties include those involving:

• Motor vehicle accidents: Our personal injury lawyers have more than three decades of experience helping residents of Hawai’i Kai protect their legal rights after being harmed in auto accidents. Some of the most common auto accident claims we handle include:

• Personal Injury Protection (PIP) cases
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Car accidents
• Moped and Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Drunk driving accidents

No matter what type of motor vehicle accident you have been harmed in, our personal injury lawyer will help you seek financial compensation that you can use to cover the costs you face moving forward.

• Workplace accidents: If you are injured in a workplace accident, it is important that you seek the assistance of a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer who can help you recover workers’ compensation benefits. Our lawyers have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of injured workers in Honolulu County and across all of Hawaii. Some of the workplace accidents we help our clients get justice for include:

• Construction site accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Caught-between accidents
• Accidents caused by inadequate training

• Catastrophic injury cases: There are many instances where people suffer injuries so severe that they require extensive medical care. In countless instances, injured parties are unable to return to work indefinitely due to their injuries. Some of the catastrophic injury claims we handle for our clients include:
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Burn injury
  • Medical malpractice
• Hospital malpractice (faulty policies or practices)
  • Birth injury
  • Diagnostic error
  • Surgical negligence
  • Nursing error
  • Anesthesia malpractice
  • Medication / Pharmaceutical error
  • Laboratory error
  • Emergency room error
• Premises liability accidents
  • Dog bites or animal attacks
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Swimming pool accidents
• Product liability cases
• Scuba and snorkeling accidents
• Parasailing and other boating accidents
• Helicopter accidents
• Ocean drowning incidents
• Wrongful death

Our lawyers are committed to helping injured parties in Hawaii Kai and across all of Honolulu County protect their legal rights after being injured. Our law office located in downtown Honolulu offers a free initial consultation to each new client.

Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss our case and the legal options available for you.

Injuries from Accidents in Hawaii Kai

Accidents in Hawaii Kai and throughout Honolulu, HI, leave thousands of people injured each year. In many instances, those harmed have to go through extensive medical care. Not only do injured parties require emergency treatment, but many people have to go through months of therapy and other forms of long-term care.

We at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner are committed to helping our clients protect their legal rights after suffering severe injuries due to the negligence of others. Over the years, we have helped thousands of residents in Hawaii Kai and across Honolulu, HI, protect their legal rights after suffering from various injuries, including but not limited to the following:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Loss of limbs
• Facial injuries
• Neck and soft tissue injuries
• Lacerations, severe cuts, and scrapes
• Nerve and muscle damage
• Broken bones/compound fractures
• Burn injuries
• Inhalation injuries
• Permanent scarring or disfigurements
• Crushing injuries

If you have suffered from these or other severe injuries in accidents, you may be entitled to compensation that you can use to cover the costs of medical expenses and other damages you face moving forward.

By reaching out to our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, you will be in the best position possible to protect your legal rights. Our best lawyers value the attorney-client relationship we build with each injured party we represent. Our lawyers will meet with you for a free consultation at your earliest convenience to help you get started on your case. We can help you. 

Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents

Every year, hundreds of people in the state of Hawaii are injured in motor vehicle accidents. There are many instances where those harmed are forced to deal with painful injuries due to the negligence of others.

Our personal injury lawyer can help you secure the financial compensation that you need to help cover the costs you face moving forward. Over the years, we have helped thousands of injury clients protect their legal rights after being harmed in various types of auto accidents, including:

• Car accidents: Thousands of car accidents take place on in Hawaii every year. These accidents can take place for a variety of reasons and leave people with severe and life-altering injuries. Some of the most common types of car accidents that we help our clients with include:

• Sideswipe accidents
• Rollover accidents
• Rear-end accidents
• Head-on collisions
• T-bone/broadside crashes
• Drunk driving accidents
• Rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft)

• Truck accidents: Trucks and other commercial vehicles play a critical role in supporting and building the economy of our state. Regrettably, these vehicles have the ability to cause severe and catastrophic injuries when they are involved in accidents. We see many truck accidents take place in our state due to drivers who are drowsy, distracted, and impaired. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your truck accident, there may be one or more parties against whom you can pursue legal action. Some of the most common parties we name in legal actions surrounding truck crashes include:
  • The driver of the truck
  • The owner of the truck
  • The trucking company
  • The loading/cargo company
  • The parts manufacturer
• Moped and Motorcycle accidents: Mopeds and motorcycles can be enjoyed year-round in Hawaii Kai. Regrettably, using this method of transportation can increase your risk of being injured in an accident. This is particularly true in cases where riders are sharing the road with negligent and reckless drivers. People who are on motorcycles are more likely to suffer severe and catastrophic injuries due to the fact that they are without adequate protection. If you have been harmed in a motorcycle accident, our best lawyers will fight to get you justice.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: Pedestrians and bicyclists are particularly vulnerable during accidents due to the fact that they have nothing to protect them. Pedestrians are likely to suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical care. If you have been harmed in a pedestrian accident, our law firm will help you seek financial compensation from the at-fault party.

In addition, we help our clients handle complex Personal Injury Protection (PIP) cases. For more than three decades, our personal injury law firm has stood by the sides of residents in Hawaii Kai and across Honolulu County who have been injured in accidents caused by negligent parties.

Schedule a free initial consultation with our law firm in Downtown Honolulu as soon as possible to discuss your case and the legal options available to help you get justice. Or you can stop by our law firm’s website to request a free consultation.

Our website contact form sends information to us that we can use to help you move forward.

Helping Hawaii Kai Residents Handle Medical Malpractice Cases

Not a year goes by when someone in Hawaii is not impacted by medical malpractice. This type of negligence is something that happens far too often. In fact, more than 200,000 people lose their lives every year in the United States as a result of negligent medical professionals.

Our Honolulu medical malpractice attorneys at Leavitt, Yamane & Solder truly understand the negative impacts that these negligent actions can have on patients and their families. For this reason, our lawyers work diligently to help them get justice.

Our attorneys have decades of experience representing clients on personal injury claims against various medical professionals, including:

• Anesthesiologists
• Pediatricians
• Doctors
• OBGYNs
• Hospitals
• Medical clinics and other facilities
• Psychiatrists
• Nurses
• Surgeons

Regardless of who caused your injuries, it is imperative that they are helped to account. Our best lawyers will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your case and determine who is at fault. We will then work diligently to take legal action against them to ensure they are held accountable.

Several types of medical malpractice can impact a person’s life. Some of the most common types of preventable medical errors include:

• Failure to Treat: There are cases where medical professionals are able to correctly diagnose health problems but fail to treat patients according to what is the acceptable standard of care for the diagnosed condition. Doctors who discharge patients too quickly, fail to provide adequate follow-up care, and do not perform other treatments for the patient can make the condition worse. In some cases, these errors can be fatal.
• Misdiagnosis: There are many instances where patients suffer irreversible injuries as a result of medical professionals diagnosing them with the wrong illness. When patients are diagnosed with a specific condition, timely treatment is imperative. If a patient does not receive the treatment that they require, it can make the illness or condition worse. When patients are diagnosed with the wrong condition altogether, it leaves them no chance to receive the correct treatment.
• Surgical Errors: Leaving sponges inside patients, performing surgery on the wrong body part, and making other mistakes on patients during surgery can be life-threatening. Patients who are not provided the correct surgery the first time will have to go through additional surgery and spend a longer period dealing with painful injuries.
• Prescription Drug Errors: When patients do not receive the correct medication, they are unable to fully treat the illness they are dealing with. Regrettably, there are thousands of instances where patients receive the wrong medication, the wrong dose of medication, and experience drug interactions for taking medications that they should not have been prescribed.
• Birth Injuries: Birth injuries can be severely disabling for newborns. In some instances, birth injuries can be fatal. We see many children suffer from anaphylaxis, muscular dystrophy, and other birth-related injuries that greatly impact their health and wellbeing.

These and other actors of negligence can result in catastrophic injuries and other negative consequences for patients. If you have been harmed as a result of a negligent medical professional, contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Honolulu, HI, right away. Our best lawyers will help you review the confidential or sensitive information in your medical record and take legal action against negligent parties.

Helping Workers Harmed on The Job Get Justice

Being harmed on the job can be mentally, physically, and financially draining for injured parties and their families. For this reason, our personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner will help you get justice.

Should you be harmed as a result of negligence while on the job, you must seek the assistance of a skilled personal injury lawyer who will fight to help you protect your legal rights.

Our lawyers have decades of combined experience helping residents in Hawaii Kai and across Honolulu, HI, protect their legal rights after being injured in accidents during the course of their employment.

Our attorneys are committed to building the strongest case possible to ensure each person we represent is able to receive the maximum amount of benefits and the compensation they deserve.

There are various types of work site accidents that we help injured parties get justice for. Some of the most common types of accidents include:

• Falling object accidents
• Caught-between accidents
• Accidents resulting from inadequate safety equipment
• Improperly maintained equipment and machines
• Electrocution injuries
• Burn injuries and explosions
• Ground hazard accidents
• Cave-ins
• Injuries caused by repeatedly pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting, or moving heavy materials
• Accidents involving safety violations

People who are involved in workplace accidents often suffer from severe injuries that demand both immediate and long-term care. Some of the most common workplace accidents we help our clients recover from include:

• Repetitive motion injuries
• Hearing loss and/or hearing damage
• Black lung and other injuries caused by the exposure to toxic chemicals
• Herniated disks
• Torn ligaments
• Torn rotator cuffs
• Heat and burn injuries
• Tendonitis
• Muscular injuries

Suffering from these or other injuries caused by negligence can be incredibly painful. They are also very expensive to treat. For this reason, it is crucial that you act quickly to seek compensation and other benefits after being harmed.

Our best lawyers will review your medical records and take note of any confidential or sensitive information that we can use to build the strongest case possible.

Do not wait to protect your legal rights. Contact our Honolulu personal injury lawyers right away to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Our lawyers will answer any questions you have and fight to ensure your legal rights are protected. Schedule a free case review with our team at your earliest convenience.

Handling Premises Liability Claims for Injured Parties

The Hawaii Kai Towne Center and various other businesses are visited by residents and tourists every day. Although we want to believe that we are able to visit homes and businesses across Honolulu, HI, without any issues, there are many instances where people are involved in accidents that leave them with a painful injury.

When people are harmed as a result of negligent property owners, they may be able to take legal action against them. Our Honolulu personal injury attorneys at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner have decades of experience helping injured parties get justice after various types of premises liability accidents, including:

• Swimming pools accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Inadequate lighting
• Slippery walkways
• Toxic chemical exposure
• Toxic fume exposure
• Elevator and escalator incidents
• Lack of warning signs
• Negligent maintenance
• Assaults resulting from inadequate security measures
• Dog bites and other animal attacks
• Fire incidents
• Negligent security measures
• Water leak/flooding accidents

When people are harmed while visiting the homes and businesses of others, they must prove that they are protected guests in order to prevail on their personal injury claims.

In general, there are two types of guests who are considered protected in Hawaii Kai. These include:

• Invitee: An invitee is a person who is personally invited by the owner of the property. This can be a direct invitation or an implied invitation. For example, if a clothing store opens its doors for the day, a person is invited to stop in to purchase items. As an invitee, the property owner is expected to maintain the space so that you are not harmed while there.
• Licensee: A licensee is a person who is on the property for a reason that is not commercial or business-related. These guests may be party attendants, visiting a family member, or at dinner. The owner of the property is required to maintain a property that is free of harm for licensees. If there are any risks or dangers, the property owner must notify the guest that the condition exists and/or take action to prevent them from being harmed as a result.

In addition, a person can be a trespasser on a property. This type of guest does not have any legal protection. However, property owners can not engage in actions that are designed to cause harm to trespassers, such as having booby-traps.

If you are injured in an accident as a result of a negligent property owner, our personal injury lawyer can help you get justice. We will meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation to discuss your case.

Helping Families with Wrongful Death Claims

If your family has lost a loved one as a result of another person’s negligence, you may have legal options available to help you obtain financial compensation.

Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of Hawaii’s personal injury and wrongful death case laws, and we remain client-focused as we fight to help families get justice.

In general, there are various parties who are able to pursue a wrongful death case in court. These parties include:

• The surviving spouse of the decedent
• The surviving domestic partner of the decedent
• The deceased’s parents
• The siblings of the decedent
• Any person who was financially dependent upon the decedent prior to their passing

If a person was appointed to represent the estate of the decedent, that party is able to recover compensation from the at-fault party for various people who are listed to inherit from the decedent. Working with a knowledgeable personal injury law firm will ensure you are in the best position possible to get justice.

Our personal injury lawyers have extensive experience helping families get justice after losing loved ones in various types of accidents. Some of the most common types of accidents that we site in wrongful death cases for our clients include:

• Scuba diving accidents
• Premises liability accidents 
• ATV accidents
• Motor vehicle accidents 
• Medical malpractice 
• Helicopter accidents 
• Boating accidents 

Pursuing a legal claim after losing a loved one is the best thing you can do to ensure your legal rights and best interests are protected. By filing a lawsuit, our attorneys can help you seek compensation to help alleviate various costs your family faces as you move forward.

In addition to the above-mentioned damages, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you and your family recover compensation for various other damages, including:

• Burial expenses
• Funeral costs
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of services
• Loss of parental guidance

We can provide your family law guidance and knowledgeable services to ensure you get justice.

Our Honolulu personal injury attorneys at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner will meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation. We will answer any questions you have about your legal rights and help you better understand your options moving forward.

Our law firm in Downtown Honolulu is committed to taking all of the work off of the hands of our clients so they can focus on moving forward after enduring the loss of a loved one. We stand by the high-quality legal services we provide for each new client we work with, and we are committed to helping you get the justice you search for.

Contact our law firm today to get started on your case. We take personal injury cases on a contingency basis. We do not expect to be paid any fees until we win. Schedule a free case review with our firm today to see how we can help you.

Building a Strong Attorney-Client Relationship with Each Client

When people are hurt in accidents in Hawaii Kai or anywhere in Honolulu County, it is important that they have a knowledgeable and fearless personal injury lawyer by their side. Pursuing legal actions against negligent parties while trying to recover from painful injuries can seem nearly impossible.

For this reason, our personal injury law firm will help you protect your legal rights while you focus on moving forward.

Our lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner provide an array of services to each client we represent throughout the duration of their personal injury claims. Some of the ways that our best lawyers will help you include:

• Investigating your accident: Our lawyers will personally go to the scene of your accident to collect evidence. We will take pictures, record videos, and search for other evidence and information that can help build a strong case. We will obtain a copy of the police report for your accident if one is available.
• Work with experts: We will work with financial experts and expert recreationists who can help build the strongest case possible on your behalf. If you are harmed in a car accident, our experts can help determine the speeds of each vehicle involved, the road conditions, and other factors that contributed to your accident.
• Speak with witnesses: If anyone witnessed your accident, we will reach out to them and take statements pertaining to what they saw take place. Our lawyers will cross-examine any witnesses presented by the defendant and make sure you are able to prove that the other party is at-fault for your injuries.
• Value your case: Our best lawyers will obtain medical records, property damage statements, and other information to determine the economic and non-economic impacts you are forced to endure as a result of your accident. We will determine the full value of your case and demand that the at-fault party provides you with every dollar you deserve.
• Negotiate on your behalf: Our lawyers will handle the communication with the insurance company on your behalf. We will aggressively negotiate full and timely compensation to ensure you get the money you need and deserve for your injuries and damages.
• Represent you in court: If we are not able to come to a settlement agreement for your case, we will provide you with trusted and aggressive representation in court. We have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in court and helping them obtain the verdict they expect for their case. We will stop at nothing to ensure you get justice

Our lawyers are committed to helping you reach your goals in your recovery and we will fight hard to make sure you are able to get the medical care you need and move forward from your injury.

We value each attorney-client relationship we have, and we are committed to helping injured parties get justice. You do not have to move forward after being injured in an accident. Contact our personal injury lawyer to schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience.

What to Expect at a Free Consultation

If you have been harmed in an accident, you can schedule a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyer in Hawaii Kai at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are available to meet with you to discuss your case. If you have never been involved in a personal injury lawsuit before, then you may be curious about what to expect throughout the legal process.

At a free consultation, our lawyer will walk you through the legal process, step-by-step. We will begin by discussing your accident in full detail. Our lawyers will help to educate you with regard to your legal rights as an injured party. 

If you suffered injuries over a period of time rather than during one single incident, such as suffering repetitive movement injuries from work, we will need you to describe how the injury progressed over time. Hiding any details or any preexisting injuries can have negative consequences when it comes to your pursuit of justice. It is crucial that you remain open and honest.

It is best that you bring any available medical records, pictures, and other evidence with you to your free consultation. This can include:

• Copies of your medical records
• Income records from your place of employment
• Witness information
• Photographs from the scene of the accident and your injuries
• Police report, if available
• Insurance information

If you have been in contact with the insurance company prior to our meeting, bring copies of any documents and correspondence between you and the insurance adjusters. A record of all and any community will be extremely beneficial.

Depending on the length of the consultation, our Honolulu personal injury lawyer may have to review the evidence and information in great detail at another time. However, our lawyers are committed to reviewing the evidence and information pertaining to your case to ensure we have the best scope possible of the incident and any strengths and weaknesses in the case.

Although people harmed in accidents have up to two years to file a personal injury claim, in most cases, waiting to take legal action can negatively impact your ability to make a full and timely recovery.

Schedule a free initial consultation with our personal injury law firm in Downtown Honolulu, HI, right away to get started on your case. Our best lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and ways that we can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

The Personal Injury Case Process

After suffering serious injuries and damages in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, our lawyers will help you file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. There are various basic requirements for all personal injury claims in Honolulu. These include:

Preparing the complaint: In civil court, the complaint is the initial document that is filed in a personal injury case that explains to the court what took place during your accident. This compliant details why the court should compel the other party to provide you with the compensation that you are demanding.

It is crucial that the complaint has information and details that prove the elements of negligence existed at the time of the accident. You must be able to clearly asset that the defendant owed you a duty of care, and they breached the duty, and the breach with the cause of your injuries. Finally, you must show that the injuries resulted in damages.

A petition for relief must also be filed with the complaint, detailing how much compensation you need for your recovery.

Serving the complaint: After the complaint is filed in court, the defendant must be served a copy of the complaint and a summons by a neutral party. Proof of service must be filed with the court that confirms that the service took place.

Although injured parties are never required to retain legal counsel after being harmed, working with a skilled and knowledgeable legal team can make a significant difference when it comes to your ability to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your personal injury case.

Some of the damages that injured parties are able to recover include compensation for:

• Permanent scarring and disfigurements
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of consortium
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Medical bills
• Property damages
• Long-term medical expenses
• Permanent disabilities
• And more

Our Honolulu personal injury law firm fights to help each client we work with obtain a fair settlement to cover the damages they face. We put together solid legal cases on behalf of our clients to ensure they have the best chances of getting justice.

Schedule a free consultation with our team at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner today to get started on your case.

Our Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

Being harmed in an accident as a result of someone else’s actions can leave you feeling entirely hopeless and helpless. Many people who are harmed in accidents struggle to move forward. Regrettably, you are not alone when it comes to dealing with the life-altering consequences. 

Every day, innocent people in Hawaii Kai, HI, are negatively impacted by people who engage in reckless, negligent, and malicious actions. Whether you suffered a serious injury in a car accident, you were injured in a slip and fall accident, or you are a victim of an assault at your place of employment, it is crucial that you are able to get justice.

Our personal injury lawyers at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner in Downtown Honolulu have more than three decades of experience representing clients who have been harmed as a result of others. Our lawyers truly understand how challenging it can be for injured parties and their families to move forward after being harmed. For this reason, our personal injury law firm is dedicated to establishing a positive attorney-client relationship that truly reflects the needs and best interests of each person our lawyers represent. 

Our best lawyers will thoroughly investigate your accident, gather the strongest evidence possible from the scene and other resources, and fight to help you secure full and fair compensation, so you are in the best position possible to move forward.

We are committed to providing each of our clients with aggressive and compassionate legal services they can trust. Contact our law offices today by phone at 808-537-2525 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and the legal options available to help you recover.

Our lawyers serve clients in Hawaii Kai, Pearl City, Honolulu County, and across the entire state of Hawaii who have been harmed. Do not wait to protect your legal rights.