A sudden accident on the H-1, a serious slip and fall at a resort, or an unexpected injury on a Neighbor Island can disrupt your entire life in an instant. As medical bills accumulate and missed workdays impact your family’s financial stability, stress can easily take over. When you decide to seek legal accountability, you face a major decision: choosing… READ MORE
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Understanding the Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Honolulu
Facing a personal injury in Honolulu is an overwhelming experience. Whether you were injured in a rental car accident on the H-1, suffered a slip and fall at a resort, or were hurt while enjoying one of our beautiful beaches, your immediate priorities are medical treatment and recovery. Amidst the physical pain and the stress of dealing with insurance adjusters,… READ MORE
How Fault is Determined Under Hawaiʻi Law: What Happens If You Are Partially to Blame?
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident is incredibly overwhelming. Between doctor visits, missing work, and trying to heal, your mind is likely racing with questions. One of the biggest anxieties injured folks face is wondering how the insurance companies decide who caused the accident—especially if you worry that you might have played a small role in what happened.… READ MORE
What is the 14-day rule for car accident injuries in Hawaii?
The 14-Day Clock: Why Delaying Medical Care After a Honolulu Wreck Kills Your Claim Adrenaline is a powerful mask. In the moments following a car accident in Kakaʻako or a multi-car pileup near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, you might feel “fine”—perhaps just a bit of stiffness or a lingering headache you attribute to stress. But in the world… READ MORE
Which state’s laws apply if I’m injured in a rental car accident in Hawaii?
Injured on Vacation? A Visitor’s Guide to O’ahu Rental Car Accident Claims You saved for years for your O’ahu getaway—envisioning sunset dinners in Waikīkī and snorkeling at Hanauma Bay—only for it to be cut short by a distracted driver on Kalākaua Avenue. Now, instead of relaxing, you are back home in California, Washington, or even as far as Japan, dealing… READ MORE
What is the $5,000 threshold for personal injury claims in Hawaii?
Is Your Hawaii Injury Case “Serious” Enough? Understanding the $5,000 PIP Threshold In Hawaii, the path to a personal injury settlement is governed by a unique and often frustrating legal hurdle known as the “Tort Threshold.” Unlike most mainland states where you can sue for “pain and suffering” immediately following a crash, Hawaii’s No-Fault system (HRS § 431:10C-306) actually abolishes… READ MORE
How to Navigate the 2026 Honolulu Police “Green Slip” System?
Crashed on the H-1? How to Navigate the 2026 Honolulu Police “Green Slip” System The H-1 Freeway is the backbone of O’ahu’s infrastructure, but it is also the most common site for high-speed, multi-vehicle collisions in Hawaii. From the tight merges at the Middle Street interchange to the heavy congestion near the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, an H-1 accident… READ MORE
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Hawaii?
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Hawaii, one of the most important questions you may have is: How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit? Timing is critical in any legal matter, and missing the deadline to file can mean losing your right to seek compensation forever. At Potts & Potts Hawai‘i Trial Attorneys, our… READ MORE
How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case in Honolulu?
If you were injured in Honolulu — maybe in a car accident near Ala Moana, a slip-and-fall at a Waikiki resort, or a pedestrian collision in Kaka‘ako — you might be wondering: Do I actually have a personal injury case? It’s a common question we hear at Potts & Potts Hawai‘i Trial Attorneys, and it’s an important one. Understanding whether… READ MORE