Maui, HI – One Hurt in 4-Car Accident on Maui Veterans Hwy near Central Maui Baseyard
August 1, 2023
Maui, HI (August 1, 2023) – A car accident happened in Maui today that ended in injuries. Reports from authorities show the incident occurred at around 10:00 a.m. on August 1.
Responders went to the scene to find four vehicles that had been involved in an accident on the Maui Veterans Highway. The wreck reportedly occurred near the Central Maui Baseyard for reasons still under local law enforcement investigation.
One person sustained injuries in the collision and received treatment from EMS at the scene. They were taken to the hospital by ambulance for further care. Currently, their identity has not been reported.
The roadway was blocked for some time while emergency crews worked in the area. Police in Maui continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims.
Hawaii Auto Accidents
Auto accidents in Hawaii happen frequently. Every year, tens of thousands of crashes are reported that injure thousands of people and take the lives of hundreds. These crashes happen for a plethora of different reasons, ranging from car problems to bad weather to driver negligence. Negligent driving is the main cause of the majority of car accidents in the United States. On average, over 90% of the car crashes reported in the US are caused by the actions of negligent drivers.
Distraction, intoxication, fatigue, and speeding cause millions of vehicle crashes in the United States every single year. Driver distraction alone is responsible for over 400,000 auto accidents yearly. Speeding takes over 11,000 lives annually, while intoxication takes about 12,000 lives per year. Additionally, driver fatigue is behind about 100,000 yearly auto collisions in the United States. Throughout the past decade, negligent driving has become one of the top ten reasons Americans end up with serious or fatal injuries.
In the event that you or someone you love sustained injuries in a negligently caused accident, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation. Compensation can help you cover some or all of the expenses that stem from your accident. You may be able to get compensation for vehicle repairs, wage loss, medical bills, and more. An auto accident lawyer in Hawaii can help you determine whether or not you qualify for compensation when you file a personal injury claim.
At the law office of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner, we have been working for decades to aid injured accident victims in the aftermath of their auto accidents. We know how difficult a time like this can be for you, which is why we have made it our personal and professional duty to help injured crash victims like you recover. Call our law office at (808) 537-2525 to speak with a skilled lawyer concerning your personal injury claim.
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 incorrect information, please contact Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner right away so that we can update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.
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