Recent Hawaii Accident News
A gathering of news articles to help inform you of your rights as a citizen in the state of Hawaii. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us, we also proudly offer free initial consultations to all prospective clients.
Drunk Driving Accidents in Honolulu: Suing an At-Fault DUI Driver (9/30/2026) - If you were injured by a drunk driver in Honolulu, you may be able to file a civil personal injury claim for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This claim is separate from any criminal charges against the driver. You may seek compensation even without a DUI conviction, though a conviction may help… Read More
Wrongful Death Claims in Hawaii: A Guide for Grieving Families (9/23/2026) - When a loved one dies because of another person’s or company’s negligence, Hawaii law allows surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim for the financial and emotional losses they have experienced. A wrongful death claim in Hawaii is a separate civil action from any criminal case that may arise from the same circumstances.… Read More
Medical Malpractice in Hawaii: The MICP Process Explained (9/16/2026) - Before filing certain medical malpractice lawsuits in Hawaii, a patient must submit an inquiry to the Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panel, known as the MICP. This pre-suit requirement appears in Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 671. The MICP gives the parties an informal setting to exchange information and discuss the dispute. If they do not… Read More
Saddle Road Accidents on the Big Island: What Drivers Should Know (9/9/2026) - The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, is one of Hawaii's most challenging and accident-prone routes, cutting across the Big Island's central volcanic plateau between Hilo and Kailua-Kona at elevations exceeding 6,000 feet. A Saddle Road accident on the Big Island can leave victims stranded in a remote area with limited emergency… Read More
Pedestrian Accidents on Kuhio Highway: Kauai Visitors’ Rights (9/2/2026) - A pedestrian accident on Kauai’s Kuhio Highway can cause catastrophic injuries, particularly given the road's narrow shoulders, heavy tourist traffic, and unpredictable weather conditions along the North Shore. Under Hawaii law, pedestrians struck by a vehicle have the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver, and visitors to Kauai have the same legal protections… Read More
Hawaii Comparative Negligence: What If You Were Partly at Fault? (8/26/2026) - Being partially responsible for an accident does not automatically end your right to compensation in Hawaii. Under Hawaii's modified comparative negligence rule, you may still recover damages even if you contributed to the crash or incident, as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50%. If you have questions about how Hawaii's partly-at-fault… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries After Hawaii Car Crashes: Long-Term Impact (8/19/2026) - A traumatic brain injury sustained in a Hawaii car crash can alter every aspect of a person's life, from their ability to work and maintain relationships to their capacity to perform basic daily tasks independently. TBI is one of the most serious and most underestimated injury categories in personal injury law because symptoms often develop… Read More
Motorcycle Accidents in Kona: Rights Under Hawaii’s No-Fault Laws (8/12/2026) - Motorcycle accidents in Kailua-Kona and the surrounding North Kona corridor can result in severe injuries. Adding to the injuries, Hawaii’s no-fault insurance rules treat motorcyclists differently from drivers of passenger vehicles in ways that can catch injured riders off guard. It is important to understand how the no-fault system applies, and where it does not… Read More
Truck Accidents on Maui’s Dairy Road: Commercial Vehicle Liability (8/5/2026) - Dairy Road in Kahului carries one of the highest concentrations of commercial vehicle and airport traffic on Maui, and it has been identified as a high-accident corridor due to its mix of heavy trucks, multiple unsignalized intersections, and constant flow of passenger vehicles serving Maui's main airport and commercial hub. If you were injured in… Read More
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Hawaii? (7/29/2026) - In Hawaii, most personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit, and missing that deadline almost always means losing the right to compensation permanently. The personal injury statute of limitations in Hawaii is not a suggestion; it is a hard legal cut-off that courts enforce without exception… Read More
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Three Vehicles Involved in Crash Near Kani Ku Rd in Puako, HI
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Crash Reported Near Fort Shafter in Honolulu, HI
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T-Bone Crash Involving Vehicle and Truck on Keolu Dr in Kailua, HI
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Woman Bitten by Pit Bull on Hoomau St in Honokaa, HI
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Pedestrian in Motorized Wheelchair Hit by Vehicle Near Queen’s Hospital in Oahu, HI
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Multi-Vehicle Collision on H1 Near Kaamilo Overpass in Aiea, HI
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Crash Closes Turn Lane at Volcano Rd and Hwy 130 in Keaau, HI
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Pedestrian Crash Near High School on Rice St in Lihue, HI
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Pedestrian Injured in Crash on S Kihei Rd in Kihei, HI
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Fatal Bicycle Crash Reported on Sand Island Access Rd in Honolulu, HI
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Man Pinned After Truck Crashes Into Store in Hilo, HI
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on H-1 Near Pearl City, HI
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Three-Vehicle Crash Leaves Injuries on Hana Hwy in Spreckelsville, HI
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Rollover Crash Reported on Haleakala Hwy in Kula, HI
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Drunk Driving Accidents in Honolulu: Suing an At-Fault DUI Driver
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Four-Vehicle Wreck Reported on H-2 in Wahiawa, HI
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Moped Rider Dies Days After Crash on Fort Weaver Rd in ‘Ewa Beach, HI
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Vehicle Accident Reported on Piʻilani Hwy in Kihei, HI
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Five-Vehicle Wreck on Fort Weaver Rd in ʻEwa Beach, HI
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Pedestrian Crash Near E Kaoni St in Waikoloa Village, HI
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Vehicle Crashes Through Wall at Kāhala Post Office in Honolulu, HI
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Emergency Units Respond After Crash on Mamalahoa Hwy in Hilo, HI
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Truck and SUV Collide on S Kihei Rd in Kihei, HI
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SUV and Bus Crash on N Kihei Rd in Kihei, HI
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Two-Vehicle Crash at Keeaumoku St and Young St in Honolulu, HI