News: Victim of H-1 Freeway motorcycle accident identified as Honolulu firefighter

HILO, HI - A man was killed in a motorcycle accident at an intersection in Hilo, the Hawaii Police Department reported. Police responded to the area of Kalanianaole Street and Kamehameha Avenue after the incident was reported Sept. 5 at 1:46 a.m. A preliminary investigation determined that the operator of a 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide motorcycle was traveling west on Kalanianaole Street when he lost control and veered off the roadway. The motorcycle struck a utility pole and the rider was ejected. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and was later identified as 43-year-old Faavae Maualaivao of Kaneohe. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police said. The East Hawaii Traffic Enforcement Unit began an investigation and said it is believed that speed was a contributing factor in the fatal wreck. At the Recovery Law Center, we have represented many motorcycle accident victims and have helped them pursue the maximum compensation available for the injuries they’ve suffered. So if you have been injured in such a crash due to another person's negligence, our Hawaii motorcycle accident attorneys will advocate for our best interests with aggression and authority so that your claim gets the attention it requires and you get the justice you deserve. Call us(808) 427-3088 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation.

PEARL CITY, HI - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing into a vehicle in Pearl City, according to the Honolulu Police Department. The department's Traffic Division said that the Sept. 5 accident took place at about 9:39 p.m. along the eastbound H-1 Freeway. A 31-year-old man was riding a motorcycle east when he crashed into the back of a vehicle that was stalled in the left lane.  The impact caused the motorcycle rider to be ejected onto the roadway, and he was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition.  He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver of the stalled vehicle, a 39-year-old man, and two juvenile female rear seat passengers were not injured.  Another juvenile female rear seat passenger reported minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene. It was not known whether speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the collision. Call the experienced Hawaii motorcycle accident lawyers of the Recovery Law Center today if you have sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident. We are available to handle all aspects of your claim, and we will do everything in our power to see that justice is served. Our consultations are 100% free, and we will not collect any attorney’s fees from you unless and until we secure compensation for you. You can reach us at (808) 427-3088 or via our contact page to get started.

HONOLULU, HI - A car accident in Honolulu on Wednesday night left an adult and a child injured, according to Hawaii News Now. The single-vehicle wreck took place on the northbound H-2 Freeway at about 8 p.m.   Honolulu Emergency Medical Services was dispatched to the scene after a car flipped onto its side. Two people suffered minor injuries, a 57-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy.  Emergency crews evaluated the two, who declined transport to the hospital. No further details were released on what led to the crash. In the aftermath of a collision, accident-related expenses can quickly pile up. If you are dealing with financial stress following an accident, a knowledgeable Hawaii car accident lawyer at Recovery Law Center can help you seek compensation for the losses that you have experienced, whether you need to file a claim with your own insurance or pursue a third-party claim.   To schedule a free consultation where we can review the details of your case, give us at a call at (808) 427-3088 or visit our contact page.