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HILO PREMISES LIABILITY ATTORNEYS

REPRESENTING THE INJURED IN HILO, HI 

When you visit a store, restaurant, or other business, you expect to be safe. You expect that the property owner has taken the necessary precautions to ensure that you will not be injured while on the premises. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Far too often, property owners and managers are negligent in their duties to maintain safe premises, and innocent people are hurt as a result.

If you or someone you love was injured on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. At Davis Levin Livingston, our Hilo premises liability lawyers are committed to helping injured individuals and families fight for the justice they are owed. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we are prepared to put our extensive experience to work for you.

Call our office at (808) 740-0633or contact us online to request a free, confidential consultation.

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners and managers responsible for injuries that occur on their properties. Under Hawaii law, property owners and managers have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. This means that they must take certain precautions to ensure that their properties are free from hazards and that visitors will not be injured while on the premises.

There are three main types of visitors under Hawaii premises liability law:

  • Invitees: These are individuals who are invited onto the property for the benefit of the property owner. Examples include customers at a store or restaurant.
  • Licensees: These are individuals who are invited onto the property for their own benefit. Examples include social guests.
  • Trespassers: These are individuals who are on the property without permission. Property owners and managers generally do not owe a duty of care to trespassers, with a few exceptions.

Property owners and managers owe the highest duty of care to invitees. They must take reasonable steps to ensure that the property is safe and that invitees will not be injured while on the premises. This includes regularly inspecting the property for hazards, repairing any known hazards in a timely manner, and warning invitees of any known hazards that cannot be immediately repaired.

Property owners and managers owe a slightly lower duty of care to licensees. They must still take reasonable steps to ensure that the property is safe, but they are not required to regularly inspect the property for hazards. Instead, they must only repair known hazards in a reasonable amount of time and warn licensees of any known hazards.

As mentioned, property owners and managers generally do not owe a duty of care to trespassers. However, if a property owner or manager knows that trespassers are likely to enter the property, they must take reasonable steps to warn them of any known hazards that could cause serious injury or death.

Common Types of Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases can involve a wide range of accidents and injuries. At Davis Levin Livingston, our Hilo premises liability attorneys have experience handling all types of cases, from relatively straightforward slip and fall accidents to complex cases involving serious injuries and multiple liable parties.

Some of the most common types of premises liability cases we handle include those involving:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Inadequate security
  • Elevator and escalator accidents
  • Defective stairways
  • Animal attacks
  • Accidents involving falling objects
  • Accidents involving fires and explosions
  • Accidents involving toxic exposure

These are just a few examples of the types of premises liability cases we handle. If you were injured on someone else’s property, we encourage you to reach out to our team to learn more about your legal rights and options.

How Our Firm Can Help You

At Davis Levin Livingston, we understand that no two premises liability cases are exactly alike. That is why we take the time to listen to your story, learn about your unique situation, and help you understand your legal rights and options. Our Hilo premises liability lawyers can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the maximum compensation you are owed.

When you choose our firm, you can expect:

  • Compassionate, personalized legal guidance: We are committed to providing each and every client with the one-on-one attention they deserve. When you choose our firm, you will work directly with an experienced attorney who will take the time to get to know you and your case. We are always available to answer your questions and address your concerns.
  • Aggressive advocacy: Our team is not afraid to take on large corporations and insurance companies. We have a proven track record of success, and we are prepared to fight for you both in and out of the courtroom. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators who are not afraid to take a case to trial when necessary.
  • Results-driven representation: We have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients. While we cannot guarantee a specific outcome in your case, we can guarantee that we will fight for the maximum compensation you are owed. Our team is not afraid to take on complex, high-stakes cases, and we have the resources and experience to handle even the most challenging premises liability claims.

Contact us today at (808) 740-0633to let us help you recover your entitled compensation.

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.

Why Davis Levin Livingston?

  • Available by phone 24/7 & ready to help.
  • 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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Helping Families throughout hawaii for over 40 years
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    Mathew Winter and the whole staff of Davis Levin Livingston guided us every step of the way and made sure we understood everything that was going on. They were always so welcoming and compassionate. Communication was never a problem and emails were answered super fast, especially when we had so many questions. They
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    Truly a wonderful experience with everyone at the firm. I can't thank you enough for helping provide closure for my family and me during this process. The absolute best firm in Hawaii. Compassion and professionalism at its best!
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