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I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More 
answered on May 8, 2025
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
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
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
from a chemical contamination, air-polluted hazardous room to a breakroom.
answered on Jul 1, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a workers' comp attorney, as a general matter, it could be. It depends on the setting - and whether it was done as an innocent correction (clerical related) or something... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the Constitution and legal procedures in the United States:
Filing a fraud on the court claim and a habeas corpus petition as a single document is generally not recommended, as these are separate legal actions with different purposes and requirements:
1. Fraud on the court:... View More
After I filed a complaint of discrimination; my employer kicked me off from the break room I was using; signed me a men's restroom for my bag and food, I carried my bag with food and work at same time for a week. then my employer signed me to use a Chemical contained, air polluted room; I got... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it appears you may have grounds for multiple legal claims against your employer. Here's a general overview of potential steps you could take:
1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of all incidents, communications, and any evidence... View More
Sister 2 covers cameras or turns them around. Is this considered damage ? What kind of recourse does sister 1 have to prevent sister 2 from disabling cameras? Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy in a living room? Which extends to someone allowed in the home for a specific purpose only?... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If your sister turns the cameras around or covers them, it might not be considered damage unless the cameras are broken or malfunctioning as a result. However, it does interfere with your ability to monitor your mom, which can be concerning, especially if her safety is at risk.
You can... View More
Union backed the company. I went out on TDI and soon as I got off I got let go.
answered on Mar 25, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but you await a response for four weeks. One option is to reach out to employment/labor law attorneys to try to arrange a brief, free initial consult. In addition to your own searches, there's a tab above, "Find a Lawyer (which lists attorneys by area... View More
iff involved and a 5 m illion dollar rrcommendation was made against the Defendants in my favor. This case wron gfully dismissed by Judge Derrik Watson in Hazawaii Federal Court after he had a seald meetin g with my attorneys, MIchael Green and Earl Anzai. The JUdge dismissed rhis ccase and refuses... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
To obtain sealed transcripts from a federal case, especially one where you were the plaintiff and victim, you should first consult with a new attorney if you believe your previous attorneys did not represent your interests adequately. A lawyer specialized in federal court proceedings can advise on... View More
Accident occurred in HI. Insurance carrier for at-fault driver is AAA.
answered on Feb 5, 2024
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I can't speak for Hawaii's PIP (personal injury protection) system - only your state's local attorneys could advise on that. I can say that different states can impose their state-specific thresholds... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
If you're concerned that the Attorney General is not addressing issues with nonprofits serving the homeless, there are several steps you can take. First, document your concerns clearly and comprehensively. This should include specific instances of the issues you've observed, along with... View More
A family friend was working as a security guard at a grocery store parking lot when he was attacked by an individual who had been banned from the property. The trespasser ignored the ban and assaulted the security guard using his fists and a pickaxe. The trespasser also threatened the guard's... View More
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answered on May 23, 2025
Yes, the security guard would likely have a defense, but based on the facts you describe, it is very hard to imagine he was actually charged unless the prosecution believes there is more to the story.
So based solely on your description, the charges are a huge overreach and should... View More
I hired a lawyer on December 9th after I stopped receiving my workers' compensation checks for about 11 months. He has been my lawyer for 6 months now and has only sent a letter of representation and filed my WC-5. Despite sending all the paperwork, including emails from the insurance company... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm really sorry you're going through this. Being without workers’ compensation checks for almost a year is stressful enough, and it’s even worse when the person you trusted to help isn’t communicating clearly. While workers’ compensation cases can move slowly, going six months... View More
I recently took my dog to a veterinarian for treatment of kennel cough. The vet prescribed medicine which my dog took for three days. Unfortunately, my dog passed away on the third day. I believe the medicine prescribed may have caused my dog's death. I have witnesses to this situation. I... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I’m so sorry you lost your dog—losing a pet is devastating, and it's even harder when you believe someone else's actions may have caused it. If you truly believe the medication your vet prescribed led to your dog’s death, you may have grounds to pursue legal action. In most states,... View More
In Hawaii, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) I have states that if an employee is out of work for 36 months or more, it is considered a voluntary resignation. However, according to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 386, an employee on workers' compensation cannot be laid off or terminated.... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you're dealing with is a conflict between contract terms in a collective bargaining agreement and the protections offered by state law, and it's understandable that you're seeking clarity. In general, no private agreement, including a CBA, can override a state law that provides... View More
I stayed at a shelter with individual rooms from November 2021 to January 2024, during which I contracted a severe parasitic infection. I have documented my symptoms extensively and have taken multiple pictures of myself and my room. Although I have seen a doctor several times, who is affiliated... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
I’m really sorry you’ve had to go through this, especially while relying on a place that was supposed to offer safety and care. If you contracted a parasitic infection while living in the shelter, and you have evidence linking the condition of your room or the shelter’s environment to your... View More
In response to his proposal of marrige ,I gave up my business, friends, vocational license, all because he asked me to. When asked why I wasn't introduced to family and friends. He asked me to wait for his dad to pass. Eight lonely isolated years of empty promises later, he tells me... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Personal injury and general civil litigation attorneys (the chosen categories here) are not really versed in these issues. You could try reposting under Divorce, and if... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could reach out to workers' comp and disability attorneys in Hawaii to try to set up free initial consults to discuss. You could search attorneys on your own, and there's a tab above,... View More
investigation found zero fireworks or any known combustible items near reported start of fire location.fire investigator’s/landlords insurance determined cause unknown. First week moving in home, off and on we would smell burning wood but didn’t see smoke, (ironically the location witnesses... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2022
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question straddles several categories and I can only speak for the Personal Injury aspect of your question, not the L-T issues. When you mention "unscathed," it sounds like you might be referring to... View More
I had them up to 35k without one. They denied, delayed, blocked a legit claim. Now Im destroyed.
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answered on Sep 27, 2022
Check out Justia.com they have many attorneys in Hawaii that service workers' compensation claims. Good luck. https://www.justia.com/lawyers/workers-compensation/hawaii
For the last 10 months I have been living in a situation that I can no longer tolerate. No longer hope that it will get better, no longer willing to compromise my health mental, psycial and emotional. I now have been experiencing PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, from being traumatized by my... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2022
Your situation sounds alarming and unsustainable. You correctly identify your claims as arising out of landlord-tenant legal responsibilities. Your complaints appear to complain of a violation of the covenants of exclusive use and quiet enjoyment by your landlord.
Frankly it will take a... View More
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