PEARL CITY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

REPRESENTING INJURED PEOPLE IN HAWAII

If you were injured in an accident caused by another person's negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. At Davis Levin Livingston, we know how to build strong personal injury claims and represent your interests in court.

Our Pearl City personal injury attorneys have the resources and skills to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. We can help you recover the compensation you need to recover and move forward with your life. When you work with us, you will receive the personalized service and attention you deserve.

Call (808) 740-0633 or contact us online today to discuss your case with an attorney.

What Is Considered "Negligence" in a Personal Injury Case?

A personal injury case is a civil lawsuit that is brought against another person or party for causing harm to another person. In a personal injury case, the plaintiff (the injured person) is alleging that they were harmed due to the negligence of the defendant (the person or party who caused the harm).

To prove negligence in a personal injury case, you will have to prove the following elements:

• that the defendant owed you a duty of care
• that they breached that duty of care
• that their breach caused you harm
• that your harm was reasonably foreseeable

Owed Duty of Care

A duty of care is a responsibility that one person owes to another. When a person assumes a certain role or position, they are expected to act in a certain way. For example, a doctor has a duty of care to their patients and a bus driver has a duty of care to the passengers they transport.

Duty of Care Breached

In a personal injury case, the plaintiff will allege that the defendant breached their duty of care. If the defendant negligently drove their car and caused an accident, they breached their duty of care to drive safely. If the defendant negligently performed a surgery, they breached their duty of care to act competently.

Breach of Duty Cased Harm

Once the plaintiff has proven that the defendant breached their duty of care, they will then have to prove that the defendant's breach caused them harm. If the defendant negligently drove their car and caused an accident, the plaintiff will have to prove that they were harmed by the accident. If the defendant negligently performed a surgery, the plaintiff will have to prove that they were harmed by the surgery.

Harm was Reasonably Foreseeable

In a personal injury case, you will have to prove that your harm was reasonably foreseeable. If the defendant negligently drove their car and caused an accident, you would reasonably expect to be harmed if you were hit by their car. If the defendant negligently performed a surgery, you would reasonably expect to be harmed if the surgery went wrong.

In a personal injury case, the defendant will argue that you were not harmed or that your harm was not reasonably foreseeable. The defendant will try to prove that they did not breach their duty of care, that their breach did not cause you harm, or that your harm was not reasonably foreseeable.

What Is Considered a "Catastrophic Injury" in a Personal Injury Case?

If you were severely injured in an accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation for your injuries. In Hawaii, the severity of your injuries will determine whether you can file a personal injury claim and how much compensation you can recover.

In Hawaii, you can file a personal injury claim if you were injured in an accident and suffered "catastrophic injuries." A catastrophic injury is an injury that permanently disables you or significantly disfigures your body. An injury that requires multiple surgeries to repair is often considered a catastrophic injury. If you were rendered unconscious by an accident and suffered brain damage, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for a catastrophic injury. If you broke multiple bones and were rendered quadriplegic, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for a catastrophic injury.

Hire an Experienced Pearl City Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury cases can be complex and require the assistance of an experienced attorney. At Davis Levin Livingston, we have the experience and resources to effectively represent you in court. We can help you recover the compensation you need to recover and move forward with your life.

Our Pearl City personal injury attorneys can help you recover compensation for the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you gather evidence, build your case, and negotiate with the insurance company. If litigation is necessary, we are prepared to aggressively represent your interests in court.

At Davis Levin Livingston, we know how to effectively handle personal injury claims and can help you recover compensation for your damages. If you were injured in an accident, we can help. Call (808) 740-0633 today!