Dealing with an insurance company after a car crash in Hawaii involves negotiation. Think of it like discussing a price, but it is about the costs of your injuries and damages. The insurance adjuster will try to settle the claim. Their goal is usually to pay out as...
Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are still common in Hawaii, and they often have catastrophic consequences for the victims. Fortunately, the law establishes options for justice and fair compensation, helping individuals pay for treatment and damages. In these...
There is some confusion about what happens after a motorcycle, truck or car accident in a no-fault state. Although the term implies that no one is at fault for any accident, this is untrue. So, who pays for car damage in a no-fault state is more complex than it seems....
In the aftermath of an auto accident, you must file an insurance claim to recover damages. When the insurance company assigns an adjuster to your case, their typical objective is to protect the company's best interests. This sometimes leads to bad-faith actions. What...
No one expects to have a vacation derailed by an accident on the road. Understanding what to do in the case of a car accident can be confusing if you are renting a car or traveling out-of-state. Luckily, wherever you are in the U.S. when you are traveling, if you are...
After being involved in an accident, you may expect to experience a good deal of pain and discomfort right away. However, this is not always the case: Some injuries do not hurt immediately after an accident. Depending on the circumstances, this can make dealing with...
An injurious car accident can happen unexpectedly and result in injuries that make it hard to get back to your normal daily life. On top of this challenge, you may also struggle with the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder. According to the National Library of...
Taking your children on vacation can be exciting and fun for the whole family. It can offer opportunities to do new things and create memories as a family. However, being in new environments or in busy areas can increase the risk of an accident, especially because...
Distractions that cause car accidents are everywhere. Anything that requires the driver to look away from the road and their surrounding environs can lead to a crash - including fiddling with the radio controls or phone playlist. Three behaviors that lead to...
Perhaps like many other Honolulu residents, you and your family decided to enjoy a “staycation” this summer. However, on your way out to pick up items for a backyard barbecue, you became the victim of a rear-end collision and suffered a whiplash, one of four kinds of...