What Should You Do if You are in a Car Accident?

http://www.superpages.com/supertips/car-accident.html

Our Declaration of Independence

Independence Day is the perfect time to re-read our Declaration of Independence:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

New Website

Check out our new website: www.BarlowLawOffice.com

Check out the Hawaii Court's Internet Resources Site:

http://www.courts.state.hi.us/legal_references/resources/internet_resources.html

6 Steps to Take Immediately Following a Car Accident

http://www.sayeducate.com/2010/05/24/6-steps-to-take-immediately-following-a-car-accident/

What to do if you are injured due to a slip and fall accident at a business:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Slip-and-Fall---What-to-Do-Immediately-After-You-Slip-and-Fall-in-a-Business&id=2019896

Could information you post online be used against you in your personal injury case?

http://www.calpiblog.com/2010/04/think-twice-before-posting-personal-information-online.html

The most and least expensive states for car insurance in 2010:

http://www.insure.com/car-insurance/most-and-least-expensive-states-2010.html

Personal Injury Lawsuit Myths Debunked:

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/2011.htm

Are Lawsuit Awards and Settlements Taxable?

Check out the IRS guide to taxability of lawsuit awards and settlements: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/page/0,,id=7050,00.html

What is a Tort?

http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/Tort

U.S. Constitution

When's the last time you read the U.S. Constitution? The document that changed the world. http://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm

How Do Insurers Value an Injury Claim?

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29976.html

What Should I Do If I'm in a Car Accident?

The California State Bar Website has an excellent article about what you should do if you are in a car accident. Check it out here.

Statutes of Limitations for All 50 States

Check out this link for a chart of the Statutes of Limitations (time limits for filing lawsuits) in all 50 States: www.nolo.com

Insurance Companies: You get prompt payment OR fair payment, but not both

Interesting article from Anderson Cooper 360 blog about how insurance companies operate.

Has your vehicle been recalled?

Check out the government's website for the Office of Defects Investigation.

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a great resource for low income individuals who need legal advice but cannot afford an attorney. If you need assistance with a legal matter (other than personal injury, ofcoarse) contact the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii.

Dog Bite Injuries

Check out the Insurance Information Institutes dog bite injury information page: http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/insurance/dogbite/

Hawaii Civil Rights Commission

The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission ensures the protection of civil rights in Hawaii . Article I, Section 5 of the Hawaii Constitution provides that “no person shall be denied the enjoyment of civil rights or be discriminated against in the exercise thereof because of race, religion, sex or ancestry.”

Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation

The Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation Commission provides compensation to victims of violent crimes for their crime-related injuries and losses, and to "Good Samaritans" for injuries or property damage suffered in the prevention of a crime or apprehension of a criminal.

Hawaii Personal Injury Law Resources

Click here for our Hawaii Personal Injury Law Resources page. You will find many links to very informative personal injury law websites.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Check out this very informative website from The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/

Tort Law Overview

Here is a link to an excellent overview of tort law: http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/Tort

New Website: www.PersonalInjuryHawaii.net

Check out our new website: www.personalinjuryhawaii.net. Our other website: www.westoahulaw.com is also still active.

ABA Public Education Website

Check out the ABA's public education website on personal injury. It's a great resource http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/injury.html