Hawaii’s No-Fault Law was repealed by the 1997 legislature. The
new motor vehicle accident reparations law took into effect on
January 1, 1998. This means if you are involved in an accident
after 1998, the new law covers your accident.
The new motor vehicle accident reparations law still provides
you with medical benefits, without regard to fault. However, the
type of medical care you may obtain as the result of an
accident, depends on the type of insurance coverage you purchase
for your car.
Many of the mandated coverages from Hawaii’s old no-fault law
have been made optional under the new law. This means it is very
important for you to obtain and retain a copy of your policy
declarations sheet. This way, if an accident should occur, you
will know the benefits provided by your policy.
Under the new law, more victims of motor vehicle negligence will
receive compensation for their injuries, including pain and
suffering. Insurance companies will try to minimize the
compensation to which you are entitled. It is important to
obtain legal advice, so the insurance companies don’t take
advantage of you.
We will provide you with the information you need to fight the
insurance companies under the new motor vehicle reparations law.
This initial consultation is free, so don’t delay. You can
contact us
tj@hawaii-attorney.com at or call us at 808.526.4000.
The Law Offices of T. J. Lane handles a wide variety of
accidents involving cars, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles and
pedestrians. If you have been injured as the result of the
negligence of a motor vehicle operator, you may be entitled to
compensation under Hawaii’s no-fault laws.
Insurance companies often make it difficult for you to obtain
the benefits to which you are entitled. Sometimes, they will
make it seem like the accident was your fault. The Law
Offices of T. J. Lane is committed to maximizing your recovery
against the insurance companies.
There are a wide variety of insurance benefits available to you
if you have been in an accident involving a car or motorcycle.
The insurance companies may owe you for property damage, wage
loss, medical payments and mileage reimbursement. If you are
unable to perform chores around your house, and must hire
someone to perform those chores, you may be entitled to
substitute services reimbursement.
If you have been involved in an accident and are getting the
runaround from the insurance companies, please contact our
office. We will provide you with the information you need to
fight the insurance companies. This initial consultation is
free, so don’t delay. You can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com
or call us at 808.526.4000.
Workers'
Compensation Law
Your safety and
well being on the job is important to us. However, accidents and
illnesses can arise from work and when they do you’re covered
under Hawaii Workers Compensation Law. The purpose of Hawaii’s
worker compensation law is to provide an injured worker with
medical care, wage loss replacement, and permanent disability
benefits. The law also provides death benefits for dependents.
Most full-time and part-time employees who suffer from injury or
disease which results from work are covered. If you are injured
as a result of work you should immediately tell the doctor
treating you that this is an industrial injury. You may obtain
treatment from a physician of your choice. Once your claim is
accepted workers compensation insurance carriers should pay for
the following:
1. Treatment for the injury
2. Hospital charges
3. Prescription drugs ordered by your doctor
4. X-rays as prescribed
5. Physical Therapy as ordered by your doctor
6. Reasonable transportation expenses
Additionally, when an industrial injury has caused you permanent
disability, prevent you from returning to your usual job, you
may be referred for vocational rehabilitation to assist you in
returning to suitable employment. For more information you
can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com
or call us at 808.526.4000.
Products Liability
If you have been injured as the result of a defective product,
you should consult with an attorney. Both in the workplace and
at home, we use a variety of products. Injuries often
result from a defect in the product. Even if you may feel the
injury was your own fault, it is possible the product
manufacturer is responsible for your injury, because the injury
was foreseeable, and the manufacturer should have guarded or
warned against such use.
The Law Offices of T. J. Lane has handled a wide variety of
product defect cases. If you have been injured through the use
of a product or device, you should contact us immediately. This
initial consultation is free, so don’t delay. You can contact us
at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com or call
us at 808.526.4000.
Wrongful Termination
If you have been
terminated from your employment or subject to discrimination,
you may have a claim against your employer. It is imperative
that you obtain legal advice immediately.
Sexual Harassment
The Law Offices of T. J. Lane has successfully handled many
sexual harassment and employment discrimination. cases. If you
have been terminated by your employer, or feel you have been the
victim of discrimination in your workplace, you should contact
us immediately. This initial consultation is free, so don’t
delay. You can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com or call
us at 808.526.4000.
Employment
Discrimination
Jobs are very
important to all of us. Your employer cannot treat you
differently because of your race, gender, or religion. The
workplace can be a very, intimidating environment. Racial and
sexual discrimination are prohibited by law. Sexual
discrimination includes harassment, which can be requests for
sexual favors, or it can also be an offensive work environment.
Landowner Liability
Storeowners and homeowners purchase insurance to protect
themselves from claims by persons who come onto their property
and get injured. If the injury is the result of the negligence
of the landowner, the injured person can be compensated for the
medical expenses, loss of earnings and pain and suffering
associated with their injuries.
Landowner liability is not restricted to retail stores and
homes. State and municipal buildings and parks also must be
reasonably safe for the public. Employers must also provide a
safe work environment for their employees.
There is a multitude of ways injuries can occur as the result of
the negligence
of a landowner. Slip and fall accidents occur when a landowner
fails to remove
a spilled substance from the floor. Trip and fall accidents can
occur when there is a defect in a floor or stairway. Other types
of accidents involve falling merchandise in a store, electrical
shocks from faulty wiring, and improperly maintained vegetation.
Some premises insurance companies play "hard-ball" with
claimants, so as to discourage other injured persons from making
claims. If you have been injured as the result of the negligence
of a landowner, you should contact us immediately. This initial
consultation is free, so don’t delay. You can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com or call us at 808.526.4000.
Medical Malpractice
We all like to place our trust in the medical profession. The
increasing popularity of managed health care systems, however,
has patients questioning the quality of the care which is being
provided to them by doctors and hospitals.
Unfortunately, the medical profession has taken a strong
position against claims for medical negligence. The insurance
companies for hospitals and doctors take pride in their ability
to wear down claimants.
The Law Offices of T. J. Lane has successfully handled serious
medical malpractice cases. If you have permanent injuries which
you feel are the result of the negligence of your doctor, you
should contact us immediately. This initial consultation is
free, so don’t delay. You can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com
or call us at 808.526.4000.
Tourists
Many accident victims are visitors to our islands. Tourists have
the same rights to compensation as the residents of Hawaii. This
website provides an excellent way for visitors to obtain
information regarding accident claims in Hawaii.
Visitors from the mainland and abroad have special needs with
regard to their cases. They may require assistance in obtaining
medical care, or they may need special accommodations with
regard to handling their case. The Law Offices of T. J. Lane is
committed to treating visitors with the same aloha as residents
of the state.
If you have been injured while visiting the islands of Hawaii,
you should contact us immediately. This initial consultation is
free, so don’t delay.
You can contact us at
tj@hawaii-attorney.com or call us at 808.526.4000.
