Personal Injury Jury Verdicts in Hawaii
Personal injury verdicts in Hawaii range widely depending on injury severity, liability clarity, and the type of case. Below you will find average and median verdict amounts, the most common case types, and examples of notable awards in Hawaii.
Avg Verdict
$380,000
mean award
Median Verdict
$40,000
midpoint award
Statute of Limitations
2yrs
to file a claim
Top Case Type
Auto accident
most common
Average vs. Median Verdicts in Hawaii
The average personal injury jury verdict in Hawaii is $380,000, while the median is $40,000. The gap between these figures reflects a small number of very large awards — typically catastrophic injury or wrongful death cases — that pull the average well above what most claimants actually recover. For realistic expectations, the median is the more useful benchmark.
What raises verdict amounts
- • Permanent or catastrophic injury
- • Clear, undisputed liability
- • High future medical costs
- • Punitive damages awarded
What lowers verdict amounts
- • Shared fault (comparative negligence)
- • Soft-tissue or disputed injuries
- • Conservative local jury pool
- • Damage caps under state law
Top Personal Injury Case Types in Hawaii
- 1Auto accident
- 2Premises liability
- 3Slip and fall
Notable Personal Injury Verdicts in Hawaii
$5.9M
2022
Premises liability
Jury verdict
$2.2M
2020
Auto accident
Post-verdict settlement
Notable cases shown are representative examples of high-value outcomes in this state. Individual results are not guaranteed and outcomes vary by case.
Filing Deadline in Hawaii
In Hawaii, injured victims generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline almost always results in permanent loss of the right to sue, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is.
Act quickly
Evidence fades, witnesses become unavailable, and insurance companies begin building their defense from day one. The sooner you consult an attorney, the stronger your position. Special shorter deadlines may apply if a government entity is involved.
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Disclaimer: Verdict and settlement figures are estimates based on publicly reported data and industry research. Individual outcomes vary widely. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Hawaii before making any legal decisions.