🚴 Understanding Bicycle Accident Compensation in Hawaii Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries and financial burdens. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in Hawaii, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Understanding the legal process and taking the right steps can significantly impact the outcome of your claim. 📌 Hawaii’s No-Fault Insurance Laws Hawaii is a no-fault insurance state, meaning that your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance typically covers medical expenses after an accident, regardless of fault. However, bicyclists are not required to carry PIP coverage. If you do not have PIP insurance, you may still pursue compensation through the at-fault party’s insurance or by filing a personal injury lawsuit. 💡 Key points about Hawaii’s no-fault system: ✔️ Your medical expenses are initially covered by your own PIP insurance (if you have it). ✔️ You may step outside the no-fault system and file a cla...
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