Yes, $7,000. Why feature a such a (very) modest settlement on our case results page? Because at Recovery Law Center, it’s not just about big numbers and bragging— it’s about standing up for people who deserve to be heard. One of our paralegals first spoke with a retiree who had tripped and fallen at a local drugstore, fracturing her small toe. The case involved disputed liability and relatively modest damages, so several other lawyers refused to even take her call. But our team listened — and cared. Her story, and the way she had been dismissed by others, moved us to act. In fact, several team members passionately advocated for us to take her case. After meeting her personally, I understood exactly why — and I was moved, too. We made the claim for her, but the drugstore’s insurance company flatly denied responsibility, arguing that our client was at fault for “not paying attention.” We told her about this denial. We knew that she wasn’t seeking a windfall — only acknowledgment and fairness. But seeing her disappointment, we weren’t ready to let it go and agreed to file a lawsuit to show the insurer we meant business. Once they realized we were ready to fight, they came to the table to negotiate. We were able to settle this case. It wasn’t a million-dollar case, but it mattered deeply to our client — and to us. She felt heard, respected, and validated. The whole team celebrated with her, as if it really were a million dollar settlement. At Recovery Law Center, our Hawaii personal injury lawyers believe that every client deserves representation, no matter the size of the case. Sometimes justice isn’t measured in dollars, but in dignity. We can’t accept every single case, but we really do try to help as much as we can.