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August 28, 2010
Hawaii Statute of Limitations (Part B)
Hawaii’s Statute of Limitations for Civil Lawsuits A civil lawsuit is when an injured party files a lawsuit against another party for negligence. A civil lawsuit, such as a personal injury claim, seeks to recover damages for emotional or physical injuries that have been inflicted. Here is a breakdown of Hawaii’s statute of limitations for civil cases: - Assault and Battery – 2 years
- Written Contract – 6 years
- Oral or Unwritten Contract – 6 years
- False Imprisonment – 2 years
- Fraud – 2 years
- Enforcing Court Judgments – 10 years
- Legal Malpractice – 6 years
- Libel – 2 years
- Medical Malpractice – 2 years
- Personal Injury – 2 years
- Product Liability – 2 years
- Property Damage – 2 years
- Slander – 2 years
- Trespass – 2 years
- Wrongful Death – 2 years
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, persons, or company in Hawaii, these guidelines will dictate how long to have to file your claim. Hawaii’s statute of limitations does not have any bearing on how long a lawsuit will take to come to conclusion, only the amount of time you have to file the initial paperwork. Filing a Lawsuit within Hawaii’s Statute of Limitations As soon as possible following an accident you should begin the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit. This includes preserving evidence of the accident and your injuries, informing the other parties involved that they are being sued, and contacting a Hawaii personal injury attorney. The sooner you set the lawsuit process in motion, the less likely you are to run out of time in regards to Hawaii’s statute of limitations. Filing a lawsuit early not only prevents you from being denied by Hawaii’s statute of limitations, but also helps keep your evidence fresh in your mind. Over time, your memory and the memory of witnesses and the other party may become weakened. It’s best to file early while the events of the accident are still fresh in your mind. Contacting a Hawaii Personal Injury Attorney After a serious accident in Hawaii, you should be able to spend your time focusing on your recovery; not dealing with insurance adjusters, never-ending paperwork and complicated legalese. Hawaii attorneys Davis Levin Livingston will fight for your rights while you focus on healing. Serving accident victims on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai and beyond. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 1-877-764-8595 Category:
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