Hawaii · Talc body powder claims: what to check
Talc body powder claims: what to check in Hawaii
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from discovery of injuryHRS § 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 has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (HRS § 657-7). The discovery rule applies for latent diseases like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma — the SoL begins when the connection to talcum powder is discovered. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: HRS § 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 personal injury claims with a discovery rule for latent disease. Hawaii's warm, humid climate contributed to heavy talcum powder use for personal hygiene. The University of Hawaii Cancer Center is the state's only NCI-designated cancer center.
Medical facilities in Hawaii
University of Hawaii Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Talc body powder claims: what to check 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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Register your interest. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you.
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- HRS § 657-7