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Maui, HI · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Maui

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202615 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Maui wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Maui. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Tateishi & Tanaka

    4.972 Google reviews· Wailuku

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    93.8/100
    Call (808) 244-3933Google Maps
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    AVA Law Group

    5.0131 Google reviews· Lahaina

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.0
    Score
    91.9/100
    Call (808) 808-3473Google Maps
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    Lowenthal & Lowenthal

    4.892 Google reviews· Kahului

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    89.0/100
    Call (808) 242-5000Google Maps
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    The Injury Lawyers, Johnny Brown and Joe Seipel

    4.842 Google reviews· Wailuku

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    82.0/100
    Call (808) 201-3473Google Maps
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    Morgan & Morgan

    4.825 Google reviews· Wailuku

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.5
    Score
    76.0/100
    Call (808) 435-4258Google Maps
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    Segal Law - A Hawaii Law Corporation

    4.972 Google reviews· Wailuku

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    73.8/100
    Call (808) 865-2100Google Maps
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    Maui Law LLLC

    4.864 Google reviews· Kahului

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", not in top 20 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    15.0
    Score
    56.7/100
    Call (808) 646-2465Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Hawaii

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-31)

Car insurance

No-fault state

Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Hawaii?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Hawaii?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-31)

Is Hawaii a no-fault car insurance state?

Hawaii is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

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