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HAWAII UNINSURED & UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CLAIM ATTORNEYS

HELPING YOU SEEK COMPENSATION AFTER AN ACCIDENT WITH AN UNINSURED DRIVER

All vehicle drivers are required to carry valid car accident insurance to help pay for injuries, property damage, and other losses in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, many Hawaii drivers fail to obey this law and drive without proper insurance coverage. When you’ve been involved in an accident with an underinsured or uninsured motorist, you may need significant compensation to account for your immediate medical bills, past and future lost wages, and long-term medical care.

Although Hawaii is considered a “no-fault state” for car insurance, it’s common for drivers to purchase additional uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (also known as UM/UIM coverage) to ensure that they have adequate compensation after a crash. If your provider has denied your UM/UIM insurance claim, you will need experienced legal counsel to negotiate for fair coverage. At Davis Levin Livingston, our Hawaii attorneys have over 160 years of combined experience advocating for car accident victims – and we will fight for your right to recovery.

Call our uninsured motorist lawyers in Hawaii at (808) 740-0633 to get started with a claim.

Benefits of UM/UIM Motorist Coverage in Hawaii

One of the benefits to having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is that if you are injured by a negligent driver who doesn't have insurance, you will be able to cover your medical bills and other injury-related expenses, up to the limits of your coverage. This is why it is always a good idea to get as much coverage as possible.

Another benefit to uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is that while your health insurance may help to pay for your medical expenses, it may not be enough if you end up in the hospital or require long-term medical care. Even a short stay in the hospital can lead to thousands of dollars in hospital bills.

In addition, health insurance won’t cover your lost wages or cover non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can pay for all expenses related to your injuries, provided you have enough coverage. If you need help understanding your policy after an accident, contact our firm for help.

When Should I Seek Assistance from an Attorney?

When you’ve been involved in a major accident in Hawaii, your first step to seeking compensation will be to file a claim with your own insurance provider. In a no-fault car accident state, all insurance plans are required to include personal injury protection or PIP coverage, which insures the driver for crash injuries regardless of fault.

Although UM/UIM coverage is optional for a Hawaii car insurance plan, it can often provide additional financial protection beyond the limits of PIP coverage. In some cases, your policy may also contain UM/UIM coverage even if you have not specifically opted into the optional coverage. Unlike with PIP coverage, however, you will need to prove that the other driver was at fault to be eligible for UM/UIM benefits. Additionally, car insurers are often reluctant to pay out large settlements for catastrophic injuries and will attempt to save money by denying or downplaying your initial claim.

Insurers may try to deny your UM/UIM claim with the following justifications:

  • That your UM/UIM coverage has lapsed or that your payments are delinquent
  • That the other driver was not at fault and you were the main cause of the accident
  • That your injuries are not as severe as you claim
  • That you are filing a claim under false pretenses (i.e. there was no hit-and-run driver that caused property damage and injuries)
  • That your injuries actually result from a pre-existing condition

If your UM/UIM claim has been rejected for any reason, or if you sustained life-altering injuries in a crash with an uninsured motorist, it’s recommended that you review your case with an experienced attorney. By reviewing the details of your policy and negotiating with the insurance provider, our team at Davis Levin Livingston may be able to help you file an appeal or seek compensation through an alternate route.

Need to speak with our legal team in Hawaii? Call (808) 740-0633 for a no-cost case evaluation.

Four Decades of Record Breaking Victories

  • $104,000,000 Child Sex Abuse

    We're proud to have secured a landmark $104 million settlement for victims of abuse against Kamehameha School. This ground-breaking case marks a significant victory for the victims, with the school agreeing to settle.

  • $29,400,000 Medical Malpractice

    Physicians at Tripler Army Medical Center failed to order a crucial test that would have detected a twisted gut in a 1-month-old baby, resulting in the loss of 95% of the baby's small intestine and leading to lifelong disability.

  • $15,400,000 Wrongful Death

    The state has agreed to a $15.4 million settlement in a civil lawsuit filed by the families of two hikers who fell to their deaths on a Kauai hiking trail in 2006.

  • $15,000,000 Vacuum/Forceps Injury

    The hospital improperly attempted to deliver a post-date baby using a traumatic second-stage vacuum extraction. This extraction and the delay in delivery resulted in permanent brain damage to the baby.

  • $9,975,000 Brain Injury

    The hospital's failure to monitor an infant's rising bilirubin levels led to bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus, resulting in severe and permanent brain damage. A settlement of $9,975,000 was obtained.

  • $9,500,000 Medical Malpractice

    Surgeons at Tripler Army Medical Center reattached the small intestine backward during gastric bypass surgery, leading to complications that ultimately resulted in the death of a 31-year-old Army wife and mother of three.

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  • Secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
  • Highest malpractice judgment in U.S. history against a military hospital.
  • Includes an experienced medical team including a nursing staff to answer your questions.
  • Mark Davis and Mike Livingston have been recognized as some of the best lawyers in Hawaii.
  • Resources available to advance your expenses; no cost or fees unless Davis Levin Livingston wins your case.

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