Legal Question in Personal Injury in Hawaii

Pedestrian Accident

I was hit about a week and a half ago by an insured driver while crossing the street leagly in a cross walk. I refused to go with the abulance at the time but am now going thur medical treatment for sight wiplash. A police report was made. I have heard from a lot of friends that the best thing to do is get a lawer. I am not sure what to do or what things I should be concerned with. Could you please give me advice. Thank you


Asked on 2/09/06, 3:23 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

William Lawson William H. Lawson, Attorney at Law

Re: Pedestrian Accident

Under Hawaii's no-fault law, you are entitled to have your medical expenses (up to $10,000) paid by the PIP insurance on the car that hit you. You should contact that insurer (you can find the name on the police report) and submit a claim for benefits. Then if you reach $5,000.00 in medical expenses actually paid out by the PIP insurer, you will be able to bring a claim for your disability, your lost earnings, your pain and suffering and so forth. For further information, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

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Answered on 2/09/06, 1:21 pm
T.J. Lane Law Offices of T.J. Lane

Re: Pedestrian Accident

I recommend you contact an attorney immediately. Make sure you contact an attorney who focuses on personal injury law. Most attorneys who practice personal injury law, like me, will consult with you initialy for free. If you have any further questions, please contact me directly. My email address is [email protected]. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Hawaii. Sincerely, T.J. Lane

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Answered on 2/09/06, 4:02 am
Robert Kawamura Kawamura Law Office

Re: Pedestrian Accident

Your friend is correct. It is best to have a lawyer represent your interests. To begin with, because you were a pedestrian, the car's insurance must pay your medical expenses. Thus, make sure that you get a claim number from the driver's insurance company. You may call me at anytime for a free consultation. I work on a contingency fee meaning that there is no fee if I do not recover for you. If I do recover for you the fee is one-third of the recovery. Good luck to you.

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Answered on 2/09/06, 4:21 am


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