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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Hawaii: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 30 days; formal claim within 2 years
2 years (civil lawsuit)
Where to File in Hawaii
Hawaii has its own state occupational safety and health plan — Hawaii HIOSH (Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division) — approved by federal OSHA. HIOSH standards are at least as protective as federal OSHA, and HIOSH inspection records are the primary evidence source for construction accident civil claims in Hawaii. Hawaii applies modified comparative fault. Hawaii's construction industry focuses on resort and hotel construction, residential development, and infrastructure projects. Honolulu Circuit Court is the primary venue for construction accident civil litigation. High labor costs and the remote island geography create unique construction safety challenges.
Exposure in Hawaii
Source: Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, HIOSH Division
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Hawaii