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Claims for harm from asbestos in Hawaii
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from diagnosisRevised Statutes § 657-7 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Hawaii?
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 657-7 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Hawaii courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases. Hawaii state courts handle asbestos litigation in Honolulu. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Revised Statutes § 657-7
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Hawaii has a 2-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma from diagnosis. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard on Oahu was a major WWII and Cold War-era shipbuilding and repair facility, creating significant asbestos exposure for shipyard workers and Navy personnel. Hawaii's construction industry used asbestos materials throughout the mid-20th century during major development periods.
Medical facilities in Hawaii
University of Hawaii Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from asbestos overview. This page covers the local information available for Hawaii.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- Revised Statutes § 657-7