Hawaii Wrongful Death Lawyers

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What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more
What Can I Bring A Wrongful Death Claim?
When a victim is killed because of someone/something’s negligence or unjust action the victim’s survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the improper conduct. This … more
Can I get Punitive Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Yes, in most states punitive damages may be awarded in a wrongful death case if the defendant's actions were particularly reckless or heinous. Punitive damages can be awarded by a jury or … more

Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Need to be Filed Within a Certain Time?
All personal injury lawsuits need to be filed with the court within a certain amount of time. This period of time is known as the statute of limitations. Each state has within its state’s statutes, statutes of limitations, for various types of legal cases that provide a certain amount of time for a potential plaintiff to file a lawsuit in state court or be forever barred from … more
How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more