Maui, HI – Motorcycle Accident Results in Injuries on Hana Hwy near Mama’s Fish House
July 24, 2023
Maui, HI K(July 24, 2023) – A motorcyclist suffered injuries in a traffic accident in Maui on the night of July 24 at around 8:00 p.m.
Emergency crews, including police, EMTs, and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene of the accident to help the people involved and investigate the details of the accident.
The collision took place on the Hana Highway near Mama’s Fish House in Kuau. What caused it to occur remains unknown.
One or more people were taken to the hospital to be treated for the injuries they sustained in the accident.
No further information has been reported at this time.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Hawaii Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents happen constantly in the United States and across the state of Hawaii. Due to its beautiful scenery and weather, motorcycling is extremely popular in the Aloha State. Sadly, those who become involved in motorcycle accidents usually sustain more severe injuries than those who are hurt in other types of traffic collisions. This is because motorcyclists travel with little to no protection.
Additionally, most motorcycle collisions are caused by negligent driving. More than 50% of the reported motorcycle accidents in the United States are caused by drivers who are intoxicated, fatigued, distracted, or speeding. The type of negligence that contributes to the majority of motorcycle wrecks in the United States is currently failing to yield the right of way. Common motorcycle injuries include:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Bone breaks/Bone Fractures
- Damage to the spine
- Disc Herniation
- Fatality
Catastrophic injuries generally cause severe economic losses, as well as extreme non-economic damages. From lost earnings to hospital costs intense pain and suffering, the economic impacts of a motorcycle accident can be absolutely devastating to accident victims and their loved ones. If you or a loved one were injured in a motorcycle accident in Hawaii, you may consider how the accident took place. If a negligent driver caused your crash, you probably have legal options available that can help you recover.
The financial consequences that stem from a motorcycle accident must be handled as quickly as possible. Being stuck in the hospital and unable to make a living while bills are piling up can be stressful and overwhelming. You may be eligible to collect financial compensation for a wide array of damages that resulted from your accident.
Contact our Hawaii motorcycle accident lawyers as soon as you are able to do so by calling (808) 537-2525 to schedule a no-obligation review of your potential injury claim to find out what legal avenues are open to you.
Notes: Our team of writers uses secondary sources such as news reports and local and state police incident reports to create these posts. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this particular accident, so if there is any information that is incorrect, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical assistance immediately.