Maui, HI – Three-Car Accident on Pu’unene Ave near Kahului St
August 29, 2023
Maui, HI (August 29, 2023) – A major car crash was reported to police in Maui on the afternoon of August 29. At around 1:00 p.m., the wreck took place on Pu’unene Avenue between three vehicles.
Police, fire crews and other responders were seen helping at the crash scene located on Pu’unene Avenue near Kahului Street. The vehicles blocked the roadway for some time, resulting in significant traffic delays.
Authorities in Maui are still investigating the details of the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim or victims in hopes of full recovery.
Hawaii Auto Accidents
Car accidents cause serious injuries and fatalities every day in the United States. In fact, over 7,500 people are injured in auto accidents each day, while over 100 end up losing their lives. Per year, about 40,000 people are killed in car crashes throughout the nation, and over 3 million sustain injuries. The causes of these wrecks can vary greatly; however, the majority of them happen due to driver negligence. Negligent driving has risen to the top of the list of reasons that auto collisions happen in the US, and only continue to happen more often each year.
Drivers who operate their vehicles while engaging in negligent behaviors are putting themselves and everyone whom they encounter on the road at serious risk of sustaining catastrophic or even fatal injuries. Some common injuries that result from car accidents in the United States include broken bones, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, and brain injuries. Sadly, some people will never fully recover from the injuries they sustain in auto accidents. Their entire lives will be affected, and they will have to have daily help to complete average tasks. This can be devastating for anyone, especially those who previously supported their family financially. Injured crash victims may end up losing their jobs, hobbies, and more after their accidents. This can be extremely overwhelming, stress-inducing, and depressing.
If any of this sounds familiar, and you have been hurt in an accident, you need to figure out how the crash occurred, especially if you believe it was the fault of another person. If you think a negligent driver caused your accident, you might be eligible for financial compensation that can help you pay for the costs that stem from your accident. Do not allow your accident to take over your life or change it for the worse. You deserve to be able to recover without worrying about money or your future. A car crash lawyer in Hawaii can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money you need to recover.
At the law office of Leavitt, Yamane, & Soldner, we have been working for over 30 years to help those who have been hurt in car accidents to fully recover physically, emotionally, and financially. Call our firm as soon as you can to learn more about our ability to help you through this difficult time in your life. You can reach us at (808) 537-2525 to learn more about how we can help.