A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident, and the fact that your aggravation is compounded by minimal insurance coverage. It could be a difficult decision here, since the claim could be complex, in terms of involving UM... View More

Addendum - 'Sorry... When I answered a second ago, I meant "underinsured motorist" coverage, NOT "uninsured motorist" coverage. I should have proofread my response more slowly and thoroughly before uploading! Good luck

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation with the used car purchase. Here are a few steps you can consider taking:

1. Review your purchase contract: Carefully read through the sales contract to see if there is any language about warranties or guarantees. Look for any clauses... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2025

You may have options to recover your deposit or address the discrepancies if the financial representations you received were inaccurate or if the property had undisclosed issues. Since you were told over the phone that you could cancel anytime and get your deposit back, that may create a basis to... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

The first step is to ensure that all your documentation is organized and clearly shows the fraudulent activity. Make copies of the quit claim deed, any communications, and other supporting evidence, keeping the originals safe. This will help authorities or a court understand your claim.... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

You are facing a serious safety concern with your car, and it’s important to address it quickly. Since the vehicle is stalling and the dashboard warning lights keep appearing, it may not be safe to drive. You should avoid using it for regular travel until a reliable mechanic can inspect it to... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

It’s understandable to be concerned about how the timing of your insurance purchase will affect your case. In Hawaii, as in many states, judges often look at whether you currently have valid insurance rather than focusing only on whether you had it at the exact moment of the stop. Showing that... View More

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answered on Jul 27, 2025

What you received is almost certainly a phishing scam—legitimate Federal Reserve Bank staff don’t send unsolicited emails promising free money. Now that you’ve shared your name and phone number, you should assume your information may be used in further scams.

First, stop responding to... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

That’s an incredibly frustrating situation, especially when the mistake wasn’t yours. If the rental company sent the invoice to the wrong email, that’s on them—not you. You can start by gathering documentation that proves you gave the correct email address and didn’t receive the invoice... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

You understandably feel surprised by a bill arriving so long after your visits, but Hawaii law treats medical services as a written contract for purposes of collecting payment. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 657‑1, a provider has up to six years from the date the debt becomes due (generally... View More

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

You are being screwed with. I help people file bankruptcy to save their home from foreclosure, not this kind of thing.

You need to find an attorney that represents borrowers under the Truth in Lending Act (or TILA). See what you can find on Google for an attorney versed in this law that... View More

Your legal options are: 1) bankruptcy; 2) borrow money and pay off the note; 3) sell the car and pay off the note; 4) don’t voluntarily repo bc it won’t reduce the debt by much. Even if repoed, you will still owe nearly the same amount.

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

If you believe that you have been a victim of a scam or fraud, you may want to consider contacting an attorney who specializes in consumer protection or fraud cases. They can advise you on your legal options and help you determine whether you have a viable claim for damages.

In general,... View More

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Hawaii consumer laws aside, which only a local attorney could advise about, the most practical approach could be to request refund through the company's customer service department. If there's more to the... View More

Aloha, blunt force trauma is exactly that - an injury caused by blunt force, whether applied intentionally by another person, or due to accidental circumstances. It is more a medical term than a legal term. It just describes the type of causation, not the state of mind of the individual... View More

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You could repost in the Real Estate section. There wasn't a question included, but if you're wondering about adverse possession and other issues arising here, an attorney might need to see the survey and other... View More

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. For MFT (marriage family therapy?) issues, a divorce or family law attorney could be able to offer meaningful input. There are headings for those those areas here. Not all questions get picked up, but if you wanted... View More

A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In such cases, despite any distress one may experience, legal remedies tend to be based on actual damages. That generally means injuries of significance and duration/permanence, supported by medical documentation. You... View More

If you really found four different states that filed class actions against a dealership, three of which sound like they are after the same relief you are you may have more (and cheaper) options than trying to sue them yourself. Try calling one of the law firms involved in the three similar cases.

I would not try to do that unless you are a lawyer or otherwise have financial services credentials or debt collection credentials issued by Hawaii.