Premises Liability Lawyer in Honolulu
Premises Liability Lawyer in Honolulu, HI
If you were injured because of an unsafe condition on someone else's property, Recovery Law Center can help you understand your options under Hawaii premises liability law.
Slip-and-fall and premises liability claims may involve wet floors, unsafe walkways, damaged flooring, poor lighting, loose mats, or other hazards that put visitors at risk.
Our attorneys investigate how the dangerous condition developed, what the property owner or business knew or reasonably should have known, and what evidence may help establish responsibility. If your injury involved a fall, learn more about how our slip and fall lawyers can help.
Who Handles Store Slip-and-Fall Cases in Hawaii?
Recovery Law Center represents people injured in slip-and-fall and premises liability accidents involving stores and other commercial properties in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii. These cases may involve spills, wet floors, damaged flooring, unsafe walkways, loose mats, poor lighting, or other hazards a business knew or reasonably should have known about. The firm investigates how the hazard developed, what the business knew, and what evidence may establish responsibility.
How Recovery Law Center Helps Victims of Premises Liability
Premises liability law holds property owners accountable when dangerous conditions lead to harm. Here's how Recovery Law Center assists you:
Comprehensive Assistance with Premises Liability Cases
Premises liability cases involve injuries caused by unsafe conditions on someone else's property. Our law firm supports various types of incidents, ensuring clients receive proper representation, including:
- Store and commercial property slip-and-falls.
- Hotel, resort, and condominium accidents.
- Swimming pool accidents.
- Negligent security incidents.
- Stairway, railing, and walkway failures.
- Falling objects in buildings or stores.
Investigating and Building a Strong Claim
A successful premises liability claim begins with a thorough investigation. Our attorneys gather evidence, review the circumstances, and consult experts when needed to establish liability. We document the unsafe condition, the property owner's negligence, and the injuries incurred by the victim.
Advocating for Fair Compensation
Premises liability injuries often lead to medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance adjusters on behalf of injury victims to ensure they are not shortchanged. If necessary, we take cases to court to fight for just compensation.
Supporting Clients Through the Process
Navigating personal injury cases can be overwhelming for victims and their families. We provide clear communication, compassionate support, and aggressive representation. Clients trust us to handle their claims while they focus on recovery.
Free Consultation for Injury Victims
If you or a loved one were injured on another's property, contact our law firm for a free consultation. Our slip and fall lawyers and premises liability attorneys serve clients throughout the Hawaiian Islands. We're here to help you understand your rights and hold negligent property owners accountable.
Recovery Law Center – Honolulu
770 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 111
Honolulu, HI 96813
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a legal term that refers to holding a property owner responsible for injuries that occur to visitors and patrons on their property or "premises." Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to inspect their property for hazards, promptly repair any hazards, and warn visitors about those hazards in the meantime. If you are injured because a property owner fails to take reasonable precautions against hazards, they may be held liable for your injuries.
Our knowledgeable Honolulu premises liability personal injury lawyers at Recovery Law Center are ready to carefully review your case and discuss the best course of action in proceeding with a premises liability claim. Leave all of the legal details to us so that you can spend your time recovering from your injuries and getting your life back.
What Do You Have to Prove in a Premises Liability Claim?
To succeed in a premises liability claim, you must establish that the property owner or party responsible for maintaining the premises acted negligently, leading to your injuries. Below are essential factors to prove in premises liability cases:
Duty of Care
Property owners and occupiers in Hawaii generally have a duty to use reasonable care for the safety of people who can reasonably be expected to be on the property.
Whether that duty was breached depends on the circumstances, including the condition of the property, the risk it created, what the responsible party knew or reasonably should have known, and whether reasonable steps were taken to correct the danger or provide an adequate warning.
Breach of Duty
You must prove the property owner or occupier failed to fulfill their responsibility to maintain a safe environment. Examples of breaches include:
- Failing to clean up spilled substances.
- Ignoring unsafe stairs, railings, walkways, or flooring.
- Failing to repair broken lighting in dangerous areas.
- Failing to address unsafe conditions or inadequate security when reasonable safety measures were needed.
Causation
Injury victims must demonstrate that the property owner's negligence directly caused the accident and their injuries. For example, if you slipped and fell on spilled liquids in a store, you must prove the fall occurred because the spill was not cleaned or marked with a warning sign.
Injuries and Damages
You must show that you sustained injuries or damages due to the accident. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other losses incurred from the fall or accident.
Hawaii Law & Legal Sources
Hawaii premises liability claims are fact-specific. Liability may depend on the condition that caused the injury, whether it created an unreasonable risk of harm, what the property owner or business knew or reasonably should have known, and whether reasonable steps were taken to correct the condition or provide an adequate warning. Recovery Law Center reviews the applicable Hawaii law, available evidence, and circumstances of each claim.
Relevant Hawaii legal authorities may include:
Hawaii Civil Jury Instructions – Premises Liability
Hawaii's premises liability instructions address a business's duty to exercise reasonable care, unreasonable risks of harm, reasonable corrective measures or warnings, and legal causation.
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 663-31 – Comparative Negligence
Hawaii law provides that recoverable damages may be reduced according to the injured person's percentage of negligence and may be barred when that negligence is greater than the negligence attributed to the party or parties from whom recovery is sought.
Because the legal standards that apply can vary with the facts of an incident, these authorities should be considered together with the specific evidence involved in the claim.
Premises Liability Case Result
$1.5 Million Premises Liability / Slip-and-Fall Recovery
Recovery Law Center reports a $1.5 million recovery in a premises liability case involving a hazardous walking area at a business. The published case result states that employee witnesses described repeated falls in the same area and that records uncovered during litigation showed prior incidents. The case demonstrates the importance of preserving witness testimony and evidence about a business's knowledge of a dangerous condition.
Read the $1.5 Million Premises Liability Case Result
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its specific facts and circumstances.
Compensation Available for Injury Victims in Hawaii Premises Liability Claims
Compensation in a premises liability claim may include both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Losses associated with a clear dollar value.
- Medical bills
- Prescriptions
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Transportation to and from medical appointments
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Property damage
Non-Economic Damages
Losses that are just as real but do not come with a precise dollar amount attached.
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term disabilities
- Loss of consortium
In fatal accidents: Death benefits, including funeral costs and loss of income, may also be available.
Please contact us at the Recovery Law Center, and we will review what kinds of specific damages might be possible in your case.
What to Do if You've Been Hurt on Someone Else's Property in Hawaii
- Get the medical treatment you need. This is crucial for your health. Some serious injuries have delayed symptoms, so waiting for treatment can endanger your health.
- Make an accident report. You should report your accident, though who you need to report it to will vary depending on the circumstances of your accident. You should inform the property manager if one is available. If your incident occurred at work, tell your employer. If you were in an area where police or security guards may be present, such as a store, hotel, or other high-traffic area, make your report to an officer.
- Take photos of the scene as well as your injuries. Take pictures of the area where you were injured. If you are injured too severely to do this, have a family member, friend, or lawyer return to the scene to take photos as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely the hazard that injured you will be cleaned up or repaired.
- Call an attorney. Premises liability claims are complicated, and handling them independently is risky. Instead, hire a lawyer as soon as possible. While you recover from your injuries, they can handle the details of your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a premises liability lawsuit in Hawaii?
In many Hawaii personal injury cases, the deadline to file a lawsuit is generally two years from the date of injury under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 657-7. Exceptions can apply, and claims involving government property may involve additional procedures, so it is important to speak with a lawyer as early as possible.
What if I was partly at fault for my fall?
Under Hawaii's comparative negligence statute, HRS § 663-31, your recoverable damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Recovery may be barred if your negligence is greater than the negligence of the party or parties you are seeking recovery from.
Does the property owner have to know about the hazard?
Liability often turns on what the owner or business knew or reasonably should have known. Prior incident reports, maintenance records, employee testimony, and surveillance footage can help show that a dangerous condition existed long enough that it should have been discovered and addressed.
What evidence should I try to preserve after an accident?
Photos of the hazard and your injuries, a copy of any incident report, the names of witnesses, medical records, and receipts for related expenses are all valuable. Businesses may overwrite surveillance video, so contacting an attorney early can help preserve that evidence.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The consultation is free and comes without further obligations on your part. We will review what happened and explain your options.
Contact Us Now for Legal Help With Your Premises Liability Claim
Property owners have a responsibility to keep visitors to their premises safe. They should be held accountable for their negligence when they fail this duty.
At the Recovery Law Center, we can help you with any type of premises liability claim in Hawaii. Call us or contact us online now to learn more about how we can help you seek financial compensation for your injuries.
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