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Personal injury lawyers in Kihei, Hawaii

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Kihei, Hawaii

An injury in Kihei can disrupt work, family, and finances all at once. We help you find and connect with local personal injury attorneys who know this South Maui community and the surrounding area.

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Finding a personal injury lawyer in Kihei

Finding a personal injury lawyer in Kihei starts with understanding your options. Attorneys listed here serve both Kihei and the surrounding area, including Wailea, Maalaea, Keokea, Waiakoa, and Waikapu, so you are not limited to one town when comparing firms. Our directory lets you compare local firms by location and by focus, whether your situation involves a vehicle collision, a slip and fall, or another injury. Read each profile, note which attorneys concentrate on personal injury, and reach out to the ones that fit your needs. We connect you with vetted local attorneys; we are not a law firm.

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5Attorneys available to Kihei clients
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How to choose a lawyer in Kihei

Choose a lawyer who focuses on personal injury rather than one who handles it occasionally. Ask about a real trial track record, not just settlements, since insurers may treat courtroom experience differently. Confirm the lawyer knows local courts and the insurers you may face. Get contingency terms in writing, including costs and how the fee is calculated. Ask who personally handles your case day to day. Finally, check the attorney's standing with the State Bar. Use these questions as you compare the local attorneys in our directory, and pick the one whose answers give you confidence.

What to do after an accident in Kihei

After an accident in Kihei, protect your health and your claim. Get medical care even if you feel fine, since some injuries appear later. Document the scene and your injuries with photos and notes. Exchange and gather information from everyone involved and any witnesses. Avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement to an insurer. Keep records of treatment, bills, and lost work. Hawaii has a filing deadline of 2 years from the date of injury, so acting promptly matters. Reach out to a local attorney early to understand your options.

Hawaii injury law, in brief

Hawaii gives you 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. The state uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, so you can recover if your fault is 50% or less. See the Hawaii page for full details.

You generally have 2 years to file in Hawaii

The clock usually starts on the date of injury. This summarizes the general rule, exceptions apply.

2 yr deadline
Date of injury3 yrs

How fault affects your recovery in Hawaii

Comparative negligence. Comparative fault reduces recovery by your share.

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0% your fault100% your fault
You can recover (reduced by your share) Recovery barred

Example: if you are 30% at fault on a $100,000 claim, you recover $70,000; at 51% or more fault you recover nothing.

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Kihei, Hawaii injury lawyers, your questions answered

Clear answers for your situation. A local attorney can go deeper.

Most personal injury lawyers in Kihei offer a free consultation and work on contingency, meaning you pay no fee unless you win. Under a contingency arrangement, the fee comes from a percentage of your recovery, and you should confirm the exact terms and costs in writing before hiring.

Hawaii's filing deadline is 2 years from the date of injury. If you miss it, you may lose the right to recover. Because evidence and memories fade, contact a local attorney well before the deadline so your claim can be prepared and filed on time.

Get medical care first, even if you feel fine. Document the scene and your injuries, exchange and gather information, and avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement. Keep records of treatment and expenses, and remember Hawaii's 2 year filing deadline when deciding how soon to speak with an attorney.

Not always, but a lawyer can help when injuries are serious, fault is disputed, or an insurer pushes back. A local personal injury attorney can explain your options, handle paperwork and negotiations, and protect the 2 year deadline. A free consultation lets you decide with no obligation.

Use our free directory to compare local firms by location and focus. Read profiles, note which attorneys concentrate on personal injury, and contact the ones that fit your situation. We help people find and connect with vetted local attorneys, and we are not a law firm.

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