FAQ.

Personal Injury Law, also known as Tort Law, allows individuals who have suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm due to another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct to seek compensation for their losses.

In a personal injury case, the injured person is referred to as the Plaintiff, while the individual, business, or party alleged to have caused the injury is referred to as the Defendant.

To recover compensation, the Plaintiff must establish that it is more likely than not that the Defendant’s actions or negligence caused the injury. This legal standard is known as a “preponderance of the evidence.”

To successfully pursue a personal injury claim, four essential elements generally must be proven:

• Duty – The Defendant owed a legal duty to exercise reasonable care.
• Breach – The Defendant failed to uphold that duty of care.
• Causation – The Defendant’s conduct directly caused or contributed to the injury.
• Damages – The Plaintiff suffered losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or other damages.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or losses in the Hawaiian Islands and would like to better understand your legal rights, the attorneys at Remillard Barbour & Yu are here to help. We offer free case evaluations to help individuals and families make informed decisions about pursuing justice and fair compensation.

Our attorneys have extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and helping clients navigate complex insurance and legal matters throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Our firm has represented individuals and families in a wide range of cases involving serious injuries, medical negligence, catastrophic accidents, premises liability, insurance disputes and other negligence claims.

We begin with a consultation to understand your situation. From there, we investigate the case, communicate with insurance companies, and work to negotiate a fair settlement. If necessary, we pursue litigation.

Every injury case is different and the value of a claim depends on several factors. These may include the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, long term care needs, and the overall impact on your life. During your consultation, we can review the details of your situation and provide guidance on how we move forward with your case.

No. Our firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay any upfront legal fees. Our firm only receives payment if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.