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What To Do If You Are A Tourist And Involved In An Accident

What To Do If You Are A Tourist And Involved In An Accident

Every year, tourists flock to Hawaii to see the beautiful sites this state has to offer. Unfortunately, even while away on vacation, accidents can happen and it is important to know what to do in the aftermath.

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HJUP May Cover Passengers in Uninsured Car Accidents

HJUP May Cover Passengers in Uninsured Car Accidents

When you have been injured in a car accident, your first thoughts usually center on getting needed medical treatment. Soon after, you might begin to worry about how you will pay for it – especially if you were riding in a car with an uninsured driver.

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Delayed Onset Injuries: What to Do if You Aren’t Obviously Hurt After an Accident

Delayed Onset Injuries: What to Do if You Aren’t Obviously Hurt After an Accident

It’s a common misconception that if someone is hurt from an accident, they will immediately feel its effects. In reality, the injuries one can sustain in an accident aren’t always so apparent. This is true

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Why You Need Follow-up Treatment After a Car Crash & the Importance of Consistent Care

Why You Need Follow-up Treatment After a Car Crash & the Importance of Consistent Care

We’ve already talked about “The Importance of Early Treatment After a Motor Vehicle Accident,” but receiving consistent care (i.e. uninterrupted care ) is just as important. After a car accident and doctor’s visit, you need to follow your physician’s instructions carefully.

Unconscious driver and Injured women getting out of car after accident

Auto Insurance Red Flags to Watch Out For if You’ve Been in a Car Accident

Auto Insurance Red Flags to Watch Out For if You’ve Been in a Car Accident

Auto insurance is a vital form of protection for motorists all over the United States. Without insurance, drivers would have a hard time getting back on their feet after an accident—not to mention it is illegal to drive without insurance coverage in Hawaii.

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The Importance of Early Treatment After a Motor Vehicle Accident

The Importance of Early Treatment After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Car accidents are one of the most common and traumatic events everyday people experience in the U.S. Even a minor accident can be disorientating, making it difficult to take the proper steps following a crash—including seeking prompt medical treatment. Yet, it is vital that you see a doctor following any motor vehicle accident, regardless of how minor it might seem.

Hawaiian doctor and nurse treating an injured woman in hospital

Do You Know Hawaii’s Car Accident and Insurance Laws?

Do You Know Hawaii’s Car Accident and Insurance Laws?

No one wants to get in a car accident, but whether due to unfavorable weather conditions or another driver’s failure to follow traffic laws, you may at some point find yourself facing the daunting task of working with law enforcement and insurers. Car accidents are scary enough without the panic that comes from wondering if you’ll somehow end up with a ticket.

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How To Lend Or Borrow A Car (And Stay Out Of Legal Trouble)

How To Lend Or Borrow A Car (And Stay Out Of Legal Trouble)

If you or a loved one finds themselves without a ride, you may be tempted to borrow or share your resources. While there’s no problem with this, there are some things you should be aware of before loaning out or borrowing a vehicle.

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Ridesharing Accident Rules & Regulations Updated in Hawaii

Ridesharing Accident Rules & Regulations Updated in Hawaii

Ridesharing is growing more and more popular by the year. Odds are good that you and most everyone you know has used a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft at least once this year, and you probably know a few people who use it literally everyday instead of driving their own car.

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What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries

What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries often result in severe health consequences and, unfortunately, victims are not always aware of the seriousness of their injury in the immediate aftermath. This is due to the fact that brain injuries do not always produce symptoms right away or even in the following days and weeks of the accident’s occurrence.

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