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Hawaii Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Hawaii. Find attorneys who understand Hawaii law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Hawaii Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Hawaii vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Hawaii's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Hawaii follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or ...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Hawaii does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. There are no ...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Hawaii
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Hawaii uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Hawaii Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Hawaii Fault System
Hawaii follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Hawaii's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-31
Hawaii Damage Caps
Hawaii does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. There are no limits on economic or non-economic damages. However, Hawaii's no-fault auto insurance system has specific requirements.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Hawaii
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
H-1 Interstate (Oahu)
Main highway on Oahu connecting Honolulu with heavy commercial traffic in urban corridor.
Hawaii Belt Road (Big Island)
Circumnavigates the Big Island with truck traffic serving agriculture and construction.
Honoapiilani Highway (Maui)
Main route on Maui with challenging terrain and commercial vehicle traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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