Updated April 27, 2026
You were hurt in a Honolulu crash, a fall, or another accident on Oahu, and you are trying to figure out who pays for it. Hawaii is a no-fault auto state, so your own PIP coverage handles initial medical bills, but you can still sue when injuries are serious enough to cross the legal threshold. The rules are specific to Hawaii, and the deadline to file is two years. Below are vetted Honolulu firms that handle injury and wrongful death cases.
For a minor crash where PIP covers your bills, you may not need a lawyer. But once injuries are serious, the no-fault threshold is in play, or an insurer disputes your claim, a Honolulu injury lawyer typically recovers more than you would alone, even after the fee. The work is done on contingency, so there is no charge unless you recover, and the first consultation is free.
Reach out to a Honolulu personal injury lawyer if any of the following describes your situation.
Step 1: get medical care and let your PIP (personal injury protection) coverage handle the initial bills, as Hawaii's no-fault system requires. Step 2: a lawyer investigates the crash, gathers evidence, and assesses whether your injuries cross the no-fault threshold that allows a claim against the at-fault party. Step 3: once you reach maximum medical improvement, the lawyer sends a demand to the at-fault insurer. Step 4: negotiation, where most Honolulu cases settle. Step 5: if needed, the lawyer files suit in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit in Honolulu, generally before Hawaii's two-year deadline. Step 6: discovery, mediation, and, if necessary, trial. A clear claim may resolve in months; a litigated case can take one to two years.
Honolulu personal injury lawyers work on contingency. The standard fee is roughly one-third of the recovery if the case settles before a lawsuit, often rising to about 40 percent if the firm files suit and litigates. You pay nothing up front, and case costs are typically advanced by the firm and repaid from the settlement. Because Hawaii is a no-fault state, ask the lawyer how your PIP coverage interacts with any recovery from the at-fault driver, and get the fee terms in writing.
Widely regarded as one of Hawaii's most respected plaintiffs' firms, handling serious injury and wrongful death cases from downtown Honolulu since 1973, with AV-rated senior lawyers. A strong fit for catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and fatal-accident claims where you want the state's most experienced trial bench.
A Hawaii injury firm with more than four decades of experience whose attorneys appear in Best Lawyers and Hawaii Super Lawyers and among the top plaintiffs' lawyers in the country. A solid choice for serious injury and wrongful death claims across Oahu.
A respected Honolulu firm led by Jim Bickerton, a Super Lawyer with around 45 years of experience handling personal injury and complex litigation. A good fit when your case is unusual or high-value and you want an attorney comfortable with difficult, hard-fought claims.
A Honolulu injury practice handling car-accident and personal injury claims on Oahu with direct attorney access. A reasonable option for clients who want a more personal, lower-volume practice for a clear liability claim. Confirm current reviews and credentials before hiring.
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