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Injured Because of Someone Else’s Negligence?

Personal injury help across Hawaiʻi from a trial lawyer who used to prosecute serious crash cases. As a Maui prosecutor, Brandon Segal supervised the Vehicular Homicide and Traffic Safety Unit. He knows how accident reconstruction works, and how to use it to show who was at fault.

Helping individuals seek compensation for injuries caused by accidents or negligence, such as medical bills, lost wages, & pain and suffering.

Segal Law represents injured people in car, bike, and pedestrian accident claims, and in premises liability matters, across the entire State of Hawaiʻi. With exceptional legal skills, practical solutions, and professional integrity, Segal Law works hard to help you get the best possible result.

Collisions We Handle

The types of auto accidents and collisions are the same pretty much anywhere, and they include single-car accidents or collisions between other vehicles, people, property, or animals:

  • Single auto accident
  • Multi-car accident
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Hit and run accidents
  • Rideshare accidents
  • Public transit accidents
  • Wildlife-vehicle collisions
  • Car accidents involving pets
  • Car accidents involving children

What to Do First

First and foremost, you should contact emergency services and seek medical attention. Our Hawaiʻi Auto Accident FAQ explains what to do and what not to do at the scene, how compensation gets paid, and why you should be careful about what you give an insurance adjuster.

How a Serious Collision Case Is Proven

In a minor collision, it is usually clear who was at fault. The argument is about what the injuries are worth. In a serious crash, it is often the reverse. The insurer may dispute how the crash happened at all. Speed, braking, right of way, sight lines, the order of impacts, and whether a vehicle could have stopped in time all have to be proven with evidence.

Before entering private practice, Brandon Segal supervised the Vehicular Homicide and Traffic Safety Unit as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Maui. Those are the most technical collision cases there are. They involve deaths and serious injuries. They are proven through accident reconstruction, scene measurements, vehicle crash data, toxicology and expert testimony, and tried to verdict against experienced defense lawyers.

The same evidence decides a civil injury claim. In a criminal case, it has to meet a higher standard of proof. Brandon has ordered reconstruction reports, relied on them, and seen them tested under cross-examination. So he knows how to read one from the other side. He also knows when it is worth hiring our own expert instead of conceding the point.

Insurers also look at who is handling a claim. An adjuster may expect some files to settle for whatever is offered. A file handled by a lawyer who is in court regularly and has prepared collision cases for trial is treated differently. We prepare every case for trial. Often, that is why a trial is not needed.

Fees, Costs and What to Expect

You speak with us about what happened, how you were hurt, and where things stand with the insurance companies. There is no charge, and what you tell us is kept confidential.

We tell you honestly whether we think we can help and what the next steps would be. You are under no obligation to hire us, and nothing you say in the consultation commits you to anything. To schedule one, call us or send a message through our contact form.

It means you do not pay a retainer, a consultation fee or a deposit to have us take your case. You pay nothing out of pocket to get started.

Many people get hurt just when they can least afford a lawyer. They are off work, and medical bills are coming in. The cost of a lawyer should not stop you from protecting your claim.

We handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, our fee is a percentage of the money we recover for you, whether by settlement or by a verdict at trial.

If there is no recovery, you owe us no attorney’s fee. The percentage, and exactly how it is calculated, is set out in a written fee agreement that we go over with you before you hire us.

Building an injury claim costs money apart from the attorney’s fee. That includes medical records and bills, police and investigation reports, expert review such as accident reconstruction, court filing fees, depositions and similar expenses. We pay those costs as the case goes.

We are reimbursed for them only if we win. If there is no recovery, you do not repay them. Your written fee agreement explains how advanced costs are handled when a case resolves.

An injury claim comes with unfamiliar terms and a lot of paperwork. We return your calls and messages promptly. We explain in plain language where your case stands, what your rights are and what your options are.

Every big decision is yours, including whether to accept a settlement offer. Our job is to make sure you have what you need to decide.

We update you as your case moves: when records come in, when the insurer responds, when an offer is made, and ahead of any important date.

You can also see your file at any time through our client portal, so you can check on progress whenever you like.

Contact an Auto Accident / Collision Lawyer in Hawaiʻi

If you’ve been in an auto accident and are considering filing a lawsuit, contact our personal injury attorney at Segal Law today for a complimentary consultation. We can answer your questions, put together a strong case, and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call 808-865-2100 today or fill out our online form.

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